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P508 HJH

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,971 mi
Last recorded138,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 HJH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 138,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Fail 8 Mar 2010

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 117,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,167 miles

nearside wiper rubber split †nearside front grill insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2007 108,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wiper rubber split †nearside front grill insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2006 102,632 miles

o/s/front spot lamp has a damaged lens

oil leak

plastic under body sill covers fitted

rear bumper is skuffed

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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P508 HJH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P508 HJH, 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

How do I check the history of P508 HJH?

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What year was P508 HJH registered?

P508 HJH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P508 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 HJH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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