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P604 HJB

1997 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 HJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 126,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,355 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 117,355 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 112,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 104,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust pipe leaking of gases

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P604 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P604 HJB, 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 P604 HJB registered?

P604 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P604 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P604 HJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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