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P534 APL

1997 BMW 728

Gold Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,820 mi
Last recorded165,820 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP534 APL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 165,820 miles

brake discs corroded

front suspensionn play in joints

offside outer tail lamp

rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 165,820 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded

front suspensionn play in joints

offside outer tail lamp

Pass 18 Jun 2009 158,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 141,943 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 141,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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P534 APL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Gold with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P534 APL, 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 P534 APL registered?

P534 APL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P534 APL safe to buy?

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