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P691 VKX

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,293 mi
Last recorded206,293 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 VKX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 206,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 203,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 193,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 179,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

excess travel in parking brake pedal,nears end of travel

front registration plate cracked

nearside front headlamp slightly dim

Pass 12 Oct 2007 163,641 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 163,641 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2006 145,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 145,075 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear number plate faded

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 VKX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P691 VKX, 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 P691 VKX registered?

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

Is P691 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P691 VKX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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