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P267 LAK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,031 mi
Last recorded156,031 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP267 LAK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 156,031 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 156,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 152,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 148,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 148,799 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 142,929 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 142,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 136,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 136,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 131,598 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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P267 LAK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P267 LAK, 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 P267 LAK registered?

P267 LAK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P267 LAK safe to buy?

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