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P59 HJH

1997 BMW 728

Brown Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,844 mi
Last recorded114,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 HJH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 114,844 miles

OSF TYRE BOLD OUTER EDGE (215/65/16)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 114,842 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSF TYRE BOLD OUTER EDGE (215/65/16)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 109,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 105,756 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken at rear

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2010 102,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,738 miles

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

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 2 Aug 2008 94,653 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,637 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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P59 HJH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Brown with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P59 HJH, 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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What year was P59 HJH registered?

P59 HJH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P59 HJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 HJH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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