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P44 RBS

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,627 mi
Last recorded114,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 RBS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2008 114,627 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,228 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,889 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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P44 RBS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P44 RBS, 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 P44 RBS registered?

P44 RBS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P44 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 RBS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P44 RBS have outstanding finance?

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