MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
nearside front tyre slight worn outer edge.
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
Oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag light on.
airbag light on.
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
Oil leak
air bag light on
both rear exhaust heat shields insecure
nearside wiper blade deteriorating
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
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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