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P102 AAB

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,024 mi
Last recorded169,024 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 AAB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 169,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

grinding noise coming from o/s hand brake shoes

hand brake cable rubber hanger deteriorated causing knocking noise

play in steering system

washers leaking under bonnett

Pass 6 Nov 2007 161,504 miles

n/s washer jet not working

slight play from both front steering idler arms.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 155,047 miles

NEARSIDE DIRT SHIELD UNDER CAR DAMAGED

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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P102 AAB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P102 AAB, 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 P102 AAB registered?

P102 AAB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P102 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 AAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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