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P777 RML

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 RML
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,370 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 73,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,782 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,848 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 65,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 64,926 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 May 2012 64,174 miles

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 5 May 2011 64,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 60,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 56,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 52,706 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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P777 RML is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P777 RML, 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 P777 RML registered?

P777 RML is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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