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P134 NLU

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,152 mi
Last recorded47,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 47,144 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 46,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,596 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,549 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 46,549 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,505 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,516 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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P134 NLU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P134 NLU, 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 P134 NLU registered?

P134 NLU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P134 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 NLU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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