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M3 NAV

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NAV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 93,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,976 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 92,441 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,335 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,720 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 12 Dec 2008 75,657 miles

fuel tank corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 75,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,118 miles

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2007 66,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outside wall

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,375 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on outside wall

Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,671 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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M3 NAV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M3 NAV, 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 M3 NAV registered?

M3 NAV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is M3 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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