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P10 ACC

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,510 mi
Last recorded133,510 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 ACC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 133,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 157,741 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 157,740 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 151,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 142,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 136,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 136,212 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres worn unevenly wheel aligment inspection is required

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

engine knocking noise was indicated at time of the test

nearside rear lower arm bottom trailing bush has sligh play requires attention

offside rear tyre is wor unevenly due to over inflation but it is still within the legal limit

offsides rear tyre has very slight damage on the insides wall edge requires attention as the damage could result a major defect..

steering idler arm front mounting bush has slight play requires attention

unable to make full assesment of the brake pads due to restricted view however in my opinion full brake inspection is required

unable to see wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted

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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P10 ACC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P10 ACC, 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

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What year was P10 ACC registered?

P10 ACC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P10 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 ACC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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