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P1 CGL

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

292,933 mi
Last recorded292,933 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 CGL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 292,933 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 292,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 270,879 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 130,831 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 245,951 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 245,979 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 221,726 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 221,702 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 204,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 183,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 163,469 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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P1 CGL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver 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 P1 CGL, 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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P1 CGL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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