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P772 OBY

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

170,559 mi
Last recorded170,559 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 OBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 170,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 168,113 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 163,487 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 158,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 150,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 142,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 136,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 131,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,405 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 123,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 123,672 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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P772 OBY is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P772 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P772 OBY registered?

P772 OBY is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P772 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P772 OBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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