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P691 HJB

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,335 mi
Last recorded177,335 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 HJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 177,335 miles

corrosion n/s/r rear of sill area

Pass 4 Sep 2015 172,603 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 172,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 167,561 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 161,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 157,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket n/s/r

Pass 7 Nov 2011 144,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDEOF ZONE A AND LESS THAN 40MM

Fail 7 Nov 2011 144,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE OUTSIDEOF ZONE A AND LESS THAN 40MM

Pass 2 Sep 2010 135,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 132,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 132,135 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 128,752 miles

slight pitting inside disc

Fail 27 Nov 2008 128,752 miles

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

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

slight pitting inside disc

Pass 15 Nov 2007 124,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 124,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 115,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 110,028 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 110,028 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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P691 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P691 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.

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P691 HJB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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