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P787 LHK

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP787 LHK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,864 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 104,864 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 137,757 miles

advise rear silencer heatshield dropped on rear silencer

Pass 7 Dec 2007 131,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 119,170 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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P787 LHK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P787 LHK, 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 P787 LHK registered?

P787 LHK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P787 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P787 LHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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