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P548 PLR

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,825 mi
Last recorded202,825 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 PLR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 202,825 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 202,825 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 176,451 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 176,451 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 162,011 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 162,011 miles

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/

Pass 11 Jun 2007 147,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 147,565 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 137,160 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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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.

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P548 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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