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P54 EPB

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,742 mi
Last recorded178,742 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 EPB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 178,742 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 176,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 176,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 173,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 173,733 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 157,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 157,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,254 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 156,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 156,542 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 155,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 155,315 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 155,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 155,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 154,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 154,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 153,893 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 153,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 153,427 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 151,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 146,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 142,057 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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P54 EPB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P54 EPB, 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 P54 EPB registered?

P54 EPB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 June 1997.

Is P54 EPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 EPB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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