MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General corrosion to running gear, sub frames and fuel pipes.
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))
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
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
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advisory on corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and arch lower (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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)
rear brake disc worn & lipped
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)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre worn on the outer edges
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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