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P125 PVR

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,989 mi
Last recorded161,989 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 PVR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 161,989 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 161,986 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 149,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 143,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 138,911 miles

Front and rear number plates have no postcode or supplier or BS numbers

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to check sills properly due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Jan 2008 138,911 miles

Front and rear number plates have no postcode or supplier or BS numbers

Unable to check sills properly due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Dec 2006 132,031 miles

play n/s steering idler joint

play n/s/r top suspension arm ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2006 126,233 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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P125 PVR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P125 PVR, 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 P125 PVR registered?

P125 PVR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P125 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P125 PVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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