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P652 ENU

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,045 mi
Last recorded216,045 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 ENU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 216,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 216,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 211,012 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 207,633 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 202,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 198,202 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 193,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 188,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 186,263 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 182,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 179,106 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 174,822 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 170,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 170,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 165,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front n/plate damaged.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 165,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front n/plate damaged.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 161,320 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 161,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 150,890 miles

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

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

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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P652 ENU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P652 ENU, 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 P652 ENU registered?

P652 ENU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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