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P12 MPU

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

153,829 mi
Last recorded153,829 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MPU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 153,823 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 149,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 148,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 145,240 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019
Pass 13 Jul 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 132,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 128,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 125,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,237 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 116,042 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 106,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 81,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,935 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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P12 MPU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P12 MPU, 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 P12 MPU registered?

P12 MPU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is P12 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 MPU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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