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P134 LYA

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,215 mi
Last recorded175,215 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 LYA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 175,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 173,736 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

o/s/r flexi hose slightly twisted

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2009 171,607 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 171,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 168,913 miles

front brake slightly out of balance

Pass 24 Jul 2007 166,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 166,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 162,846 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 162,791 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 162,732 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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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P134 LYA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P134 LYA, 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 P134 LYA registered?

P134 LYA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P134 LYA safe to buy?

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