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P293 HJB

1997 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 HJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 119,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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 14 Oct 2008 95,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 71,342 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,345 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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P293 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P293 HJB, 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 P293 HJB registered?

P293 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P293 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P293 HJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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