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P268 GVN

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,230 mi
Last recorded118,230 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 GVN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no blade! (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly perished to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer sill holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak bad ()

Rear back box hangers broken off

reverse lights off

signs of leak on fuel tank,strong advise

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,828 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 110,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,865 miles

srs light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2009 88,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,432 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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P268 GVN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P268 GVN, 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 P268 GVN registered?

P268 GVN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P268 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 GVN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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