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L999 LOV

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 LOV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,971 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cooling fan seized.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,915 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,183 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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L999 LOV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L999 LOV, 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.

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What year was L999 LOV registered?

L999 LOV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is L999 LOV safe to buy?

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