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P505 LBP

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,192 mi
Last recorded79,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 LBP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see milage

Pass 4 Apr 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on tread

offside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not deep enought o reach ply or cord

unable to read milleage

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,687 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,316 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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P505 LBP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P505 LBP, 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 P505 LBP registered?

P505 LBP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P505 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 LBP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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