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P706 YGC

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,488 mi
Last recorded198,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 YGC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 198,488 miles

front brake disc guard missing on offside

Fail 12 Jul 2010 198,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brake disc guard missing on offside

Pass 14 Jul 2009 188,147 miles

FRONT WIPERS BECOMING WORN

SLIGHT RUN-OUT ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC`S

Pass 15 Jul 2008 178,471 miles

Bad oil leak aroung n/s/front of engine.

Both sides front tyres getting low on tread towards edges.

Play in o/s/rear top suspension bush.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 170,238 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both outer under sills not fully checked covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 162,387 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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P706 YGC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P706 YGC, 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 P706 YGC registered?

P706 YGC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P706 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P706 YGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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