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P389 KLS

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

112,185 mi
Last recorded112,185 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 KLS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 112,185 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 112,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres wearing to outside of tread.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake disc backing plate corroded and loose.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 111,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 111,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 110,179 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Jul 2005 110,073 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2005 109,929 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank corroded at offside

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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P389 KLS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P389 KLS, 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 P389 KLS registered?

P389 KLS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P389 KLS safe to buy?

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