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P243 HMO

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,822 mi
Last recorded162,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 HMO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 162,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 162,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 162,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 162,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 162,098 miles

airbag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 162,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 162,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 159,939 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 159,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

airbag lamp on

nearside front tyre worn to nil on inner shoulder

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 2 Feb 2010 154,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside head lamp glass is slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2009 146,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 137,262 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 129,615 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 129,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P243 HMO is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P243 HMO, 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 P243 HMO registered?

P243 HMO is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P243 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P243 HMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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