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P370 OLE

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 OLE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering fluid low

steering noise

Pass 20 Jan 2009 121,375 miles

Both front tyre some outer tread area wear & some cuts in tread

Brake fluid below maximum level

Front no.plate has some damage

Near side rear exhaust mount rubber wearing

Near side rear shock absorber some leakage

Near side rear wheel hub some movment

Off side rear exhaust mount some mis alinment

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some brake pedal & parking brake rubber wear

Fail 19 Jan 2009 121,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyre some outer tread area wear & some cuts in tread

Brake fluid below maximum level

Front no.plate has some damage

Near side rear exhaust mount rubber wearing

Near side rear shock absorber some leakage

Near side rear wheel hub some movment

Off side rear exhaust mount some mis alinment

Off side rear tyre inner tread area wear & cuts in tread

Off side rear wheel valve cracking

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

some brake pedal & parking brake rubber wear

Pass 23 Jan 2008 109,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,974 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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P370 OLE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P370 OLE, 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 P370 OLE registered?

P370 OLE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P370 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 OLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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