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P261 JDP

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,442 mi
Last recorded189,442 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 JDP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 189,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 183,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

n/s front tyre is a winter type.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 172,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 161,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 150,369 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 150,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 144,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 144,838 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 134,012 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front pads low and discs very worn/corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,024 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 95,813 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,952 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 82,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,525 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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P261 JDP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P261 JDP, 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 P261 JDP registered?

P261 JDP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P261 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 JDP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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