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P238 LHK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 LHK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,023 miles

General corrosion to running gear, sub frames and fuel pipes.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 149,546 miles

General corrosion to running gear, sub frames and fuel pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,923 miles

Front and rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded

Front sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Offside Rear and nearside rear brake hose pipes ferrules rusted/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front suspension struts badly rusted/corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 147,914 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded power steering metal pipe badly corroded (dangerous) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside rear ( forward facing) trailing arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear coil springs badly rusted/corroded

Front sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Front suspension components badly rusted/corroded

Offside Rear and nearside rear brake hose pipes ferrules rusted/corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Rear suspension components badly rusted/corroded

both front suspension struts badly rusted/corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,472 miles

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides + Shock absorbers corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspensions parts / componenet Corroded, not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All ( 4 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 146,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 145,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advisory on corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advisory on corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 143,676 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and arch lower (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 141,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 138,193 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 138,193 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)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,955 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrotion under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2012 133,930 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 133,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 129,524 miles

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 28 Dec 2010 125,802 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 119,341 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 115,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 111,085 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 111,082 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 103,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 103,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,625 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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P238 LHK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P238 LHK, 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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P238 LHK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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