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P701 BCX

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,593 mi
Last recorded163,593 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 BCX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 163,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

offside rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs wearing thin & in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2012 162,014 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2012 162,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 161,297 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 158,444 miles

n/s/r inner light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2009 155,207 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 155,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2008 152,381 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)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2007 144,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 134,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 121,047 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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P701 BCX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P701 BCX, 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 P701 BCX registered?

P701 BCX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P701 BCX safe to buy?

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