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P466 PGU

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,848 mi
Last recorded76,848 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 PGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,738 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,864 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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P466 PGU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P466 PGU, 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 P466 PGU registered?

P466 PGU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P466 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P466 PGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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