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P268 LBA

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,148 mi
Last recorded109,148 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 LBA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,112 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,567 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front steering support bush/pin

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,885 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 72,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 69,828 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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P268 LBA 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 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 P268 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

P268 LBA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P268 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 LBA shows 14 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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