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M33 MRC

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 MRC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 108,727 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 108,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,652 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,652 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 98,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 98,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,515 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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M33 MRC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M33 MRC, 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

How do I check the history of M33 MRC?

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What year was M33 MRC registered?

M33 MRC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M33 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 MRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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