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N15 LMM

1997 BMW 728

Gold Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 LMM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009

Mileage not displayed.

brake check warning on dash

nearside park brake cable poor

rear brake hoses perished

rear exhaust heat shields poor

water in rear lights

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2009

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)

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

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

water in rear lights

windscreen chipped

rear brake hoses perished

rear exhaust heat shields poor

brake check warning on dash

nearside park brake cable poor

Fail 28 May 2009

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake check warning on dash

mileage of car cannot be accurately read - lcd problem

nearside rear park brake cable in poor condition

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear exhaust heat shields in poor condition

rear lower suspension arm bushes worn both sides - wheel end (outers)

water in rear lamp clusters

Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,000 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jun 2008 132,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,165 miles

mileage display faulty first digit unreadable

Pass 16 Jun 2006 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are wearing on the center of tread down to 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2005 89,572 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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N15 LMM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Gold 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 N15 LMM, 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 N15 LMM registered?

N15 LMM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is N15 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 LMM 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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