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P198 DPH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,643 mi
Last recorded114,643 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 DPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,839 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 112,830 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/S/R tyre showing age wear.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 111,868 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 111,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 103,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 94,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 86,324 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 78,541 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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P198 DPH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue 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 P198 DPH, 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 P198 DPH registered?

P198 DPH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P198 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 DPH 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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