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P278 CVA

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,208 mi
Last recorded115,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 CVA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 115,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 115,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 112,530 miles

Rear Slightly leak on Deferential and corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2018 112,530 miles

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

Rear Slightly leak on Deferential and corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2016 110,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,462 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s mirror is cracked. o/s/f tyre is for a 4x4 o/s/r is a winter tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,629 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror glass is slightly damaged but still usable.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 105,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 184,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 184,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 100,227 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 100,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 93,561 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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P278 CVA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P278 CVA, 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 P278 CVA registered?

P278 CVA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P278 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 CVA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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