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P715 RYW

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,723 mi
Last recorded167,723 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 RYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 167,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 162,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 156,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,194 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 148,128 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 140,056 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 29 Feb 2008 130,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 123,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,530 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 115,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P715 RYW, 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 P715 RYW registered?

P715 RYW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P715 RYW safe to buy?

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