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P282 NNH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 NNH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 184,069 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010

all steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 178,520 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 176,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 176,720 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 170,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 167,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 157,252 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 157,249 miles

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

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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P282 NNH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P282 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P282 NNH registered?

P282 NNH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P282 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 NNH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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