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P419 HJM

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 HJM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022
Pass 30 Nov 2021 243,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 243,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020
Pass 28 Nov 2019
Pass 27 Nov 2018

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 241,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 241,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 241,252 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar missing (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 240,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 240,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 240,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 212,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 205,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 199,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 189,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 170,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 150,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 132,300 miles

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
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P419 HJM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P419 HJM, 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

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What year was P419 HJM registered?

P419 HJM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P419 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P419 HJM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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