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P176 OFM

1997 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,744 mi
Last recorded167,744 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 OFM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 167,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 162,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 155,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 152,526 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 152,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 148,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,493 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 142,493 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 131,977 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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P176 OFM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P176 OFM, 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 P176 OFM registered?

P176 OFM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P176 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 OFM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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