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P550 PLR

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,418 mi
Last recorded200,418 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 PLR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 200,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 196,660 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 196,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 196,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 183,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 183,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light stays on

both front tyrs worn low on outer edges

rear number plate

Pass 27 Jun 2006 169,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 169,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front seat belt slow in returning

offside number plate lamp in poor condition

rear brake readings fluctuate

rear number plate deteriorating

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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P550 PLR 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 50%.

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 P550 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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P550 PLR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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