MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
damage on alloys and front bumper o/s/f indicator lens broken dents and sratchers on bodywork crack in o/s/r light lens oil on engine
front tyres wearing on edges brake pipes corroding play in o/s/r lower bush rear brake discs lipped and scored
no oil showing on dipstick damage on alloys brake pipes corroding oil on engine exhaust corroding lip on front brake discs
rear diff leaking n/s/rtyre wearing on edge rear brake discs lipped rear pads wearing low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
no oil showing on dipstick damage on alloys brake pipes corroding oil on engine exhaust corroding lip on front brake discs
rear diff leaking n/s/rtyre wearing on edge rear brake discs lipped rear pads wearing low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Alloy rims in poor condition/ Rear coil springs corroded/ Suspension bushes worn & flexing under load/ Nail in unrepairable part of osr tyre tread/ Slight play in steering joints
Stonechips in windscreen/ Engine running very erraticly at idle/ Air leak from inlet manifold area/ OSR light lense cracked/ Oil leaks from engine & rear differential/
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P548 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P548 PLR, 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 P548 PLR?
You can check the full history of P548 PLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P548 PLR registered?
P548 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 18 June 1997.
Is P548 PLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P548 PLR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P548 PLR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P548 PLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.