MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P482 PLP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PLP, 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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What year was P482 PLP registered?
P482 PLP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P482 PLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P482 PLP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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