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P28 XDS

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,094 mi
Last recorded132,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 XDS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,094 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 132,091 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,566 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 130,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 122,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,116 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 116,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 114,631 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 113,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 113,057 miles

Offside Front 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 May 2006 104,978 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)

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 XDS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

P28 XDS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P28 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 XDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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