MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f drivers lamp glass cracked
oil leak from rear diff
temp repair carried out on hand brake release cable by owner
n/s/f screen washers not working,hand brake lever operated by cable.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number slightly cracked
front number plate cracked
nearside front fog lamp lense cracked
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front number plate cracked
nearside front fog lamp lense cracked
front number plate cracked
front screen wash weak
nearside front fog lamplense cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P251 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 P251 PLR, 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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What year was P251 PLR registered?
P251 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 May 1997.
Is P251 PLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P251 PLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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