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P281 LTR

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 LTR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slight pitting

Fail 18 Nov 2016 146,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 144,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 137,304 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,101 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 124,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,906 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,018 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 75,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,718 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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P281 LTR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P281 LTR, 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 P281 LTR registered?

P281 LTR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P281 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 LTR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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