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P717 AWW

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,258 mi
Last recorded215,258 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 AWW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 215,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 201,455 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 201,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 187,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 172,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 160,008 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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P717 AWW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red 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 P717 AWW, 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 P717 AWW registered?

P717 AWW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P717 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P717 AWW 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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