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P145 PRW

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 PRW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 139,111 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 139,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 137,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 137,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,332 miles

o/s/r door handel missing

o/s/rwheel inner bead slight damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 128,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 123,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 119,144 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 119,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2005 114,824 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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P145 PRW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P145 PRW, 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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P145 PRW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P145 PRW safe to buy?

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