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P163 GDA

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,994 mi
Last recorded126,994 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GDA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 126,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front indicator lense slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 122,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,698 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,821 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 97,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P163 GDA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P163 GDA, 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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P163 GDA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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