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P690 RBK

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,048 mi
Last recorded155,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 RBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 155,048 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 155,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 154,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 149,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 143,044 miles

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2008 143,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

offside & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 135,515 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2007 135,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 127,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 127,946 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P690 RBK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P690 RBK, 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 P690 RBK registered?

P690 RBK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P690 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 RBK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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