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P482 KEO

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 KEO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,210 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 143,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 133,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 125,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 115,541 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,750 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in o/s rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Apr 2007 102,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 95,437 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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P482 KEO is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P482 KEO, 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 P482 KEO registered?

P482 KEO is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P482 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P482 KEO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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