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P464 OHP

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 OHP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,926 miles

surface rust along o/s/ lower sill

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,036 miles

Corrosion to offside rear jacking point area

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear jacking blocks are missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered by trim

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion to offside rear jacking point area

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear jacking blocks are missing

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered by trim

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads not visable

nsf brake hose has plastic cover

os sill corroded and covered by plastic guard

Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,938 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 56,937 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,274 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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P464 OHP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P464 OHP, 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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P464 OHP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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