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P12 OSK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,410 mi
Last recorded178,410 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 OSK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 178,410 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear handbrake just met the limit.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 176,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyer wering on outter edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 172,376 miles

nearside front tyre slight worn outer edge.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 171,899 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillery drivebelt or pulleys noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2013 170,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 166,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 166,177 miles

airbag light on.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 165,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 154,182 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2011 154,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear exhaust heat shields insecure

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2010 140,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 129,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 112,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,971 miles

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

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

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 OSK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P12 OSK, 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 P12 OSK registered?

P12 OSK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is P12 OSK safe to buy?

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