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P28 NEG

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,302 mi
Last recorded153,302 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NEG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 153,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 145,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 133,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff leaking oil

fan belt cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 125,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 114,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 99,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 92,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,212 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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P28 NEG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P28 NEG, 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 P28 NEG registered?

P28 NEG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P28 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 NEG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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