CarVerify

Free Car Check

P3 SVL

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,253 mi
Last recorded176,253 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 SVL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 176,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 162,064 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 162,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 151,380 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 151,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 142,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 134,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 133,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 124,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 116,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 110,523 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P3 SVL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P3 SVL, 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

How do I check the history of P3 SVL?

You can check the full history of P3 SVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P3 SVL registered?

P3 SVL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P3 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 SVL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P3 SVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P3 SVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.