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L8 TJV

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,973 mi
Last recorded73,973 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 TJV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 67,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,799 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,979 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 62,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear hub lower joint gators perished both sides

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,521 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 60,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,322 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 59,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,745 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 58,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 57,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,186 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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L8 TJV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L8 TJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 TJV registered?

L8 TJV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L8 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 TJV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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