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P28 WAM

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 WAM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,812 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arms outer bush dust covers split

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,810 miles

both rear lower suspension arms outer bush dust covers split

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

both rear lower suspension arms outer bush dust covers split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,125 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,109 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,096 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 59,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 WAM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WAM, 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 P28 WAM registered?

P28 WAM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P28 WAM safe to buy?

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