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P4 TOF

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TOF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2023
Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,225 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 122,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 120,473 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,553 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,522 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 111,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 109,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 105,009 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 101,487 miles

1)front indicator bulbs req changing soon †2)slight play in n/s/rear link arm †3)rear brake hoses cracking †

Pass 22 Dec 2005 93,103 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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P4 TOF is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P4 TOF, 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 P4 TOF registered?

P4 TOF is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P4 TOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 TOF shows 16 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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