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P694 KKP

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,701 mi
Last recorded134,701 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 KKP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 134,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 134,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,135 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,746 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 96,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,118 miles

Engine drive belt tensioner noisy.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,118 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine drive belt tensioner noisy.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 75,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 71,052 miles

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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P694 KKP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P694 KKP, 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 P694 KKP registered?

P694 KKP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P694 KKP safe to buy?

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