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P710 OBY

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,461 mi
Last recorded175,461 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 OBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 175,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 163,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 May 2011 163,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 156,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 147,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 141,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 132,809 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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P710 OBY is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P710 OBY, 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 P710 OBY registered?

P710 OBY is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P710 OBY safe to buy?

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