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P214 TDN

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,337 mi
Last recorded205,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 TDN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 205,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 190,635 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension bush slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2008 180,029 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 169,176 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 169,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 151,799 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 151,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 135,920 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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P214 TDN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P214 TDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P214 TDN registered?

P214 TDN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P214 TDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 TDN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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