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P410 SBH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP410 SBH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 127,357 miles

Both o/s/r & n/s/r suspension lower joint covers deteriorated.

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

Front tyre wear edges 235 60R16.

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

Rear tyres getting low & cracking between treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 127,357 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both o/s/r & n/s/r suspension lower joint covers deteriorated.

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

Front tyre wear edges 235 60R16.

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

Rear tyres getting low & cracking between treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011

Both front suspension push pull arm ball joint boots perished.

Both rear suspension lower bushes have split boots.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wear inside edge.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front suspension push pull arm ball joint boots perished.

Both rear suspension lower bushes have split boots.

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wear inside edge.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 125,182 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 125,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all the tyres are cracking

both the rear lower suspension arms have the rubber bushes split

o/s/f anti rool bar link rubber is split

slight corrosion to the rear floor

Pass 30 Jan 2009 116,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 114,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 111,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 107,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 107,108 miles

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

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

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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P410 SBH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P410 SBH, 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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P410 SBH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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