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P715 POT

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,759 mi
Last recorded141,759 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 POT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2012 141,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 141,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 134,738 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 134,738 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 124,200 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 124,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 113,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 111,116 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 106,588 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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P715 POT is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P715 POT, 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 P715 POT registered?

P715 POT is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P715 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 POT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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