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P184 AKS

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 AKS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 168,882 miles

main front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area

Pass 14 Mar 2007 156,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 156,185 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust system slight crack on pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2006 145,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 145,957 miles

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

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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P184 AKS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P184 AKS, 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 P184 AKS registered?

P184 AKS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P184 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 AKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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