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P219 ASB

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 ASB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 83,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 168,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 161,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 161,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 155,392 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

both rear tyres and n/s/f inner walls cracked slightly

n/s/r coil spring rubbing on inner mudguard slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2008 155,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and rear brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

both rear tyres and n/s/f inner walls cracked slightly

n/s/r coil spring rubbing on inner mudguard slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2007 153,314 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 153,313 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 144,280 miles

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

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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P219 ASB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P219 ASB, 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 P219 ASB registered?

P219 ASB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P219 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 ASB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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