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P358 DPG

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,738 mi
Last recorded129,738 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 DPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,991 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,113 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 128,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 124,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,812 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear n/s door not opening

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,200 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 98,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 87,269 miles

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 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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P358 DPG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P358 DPG, 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 P358 DPG registered?

P358 DPG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P358 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 DPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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