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P78 DPH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,330 mi
Last recorded175,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 DPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 175,330 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 165,905 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 165,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 156,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 156,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 143,770 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 143,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 134,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 130,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 130,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel has slight to outer rim

Fail 24 May 2007 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front 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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P78 DPH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P78 DPH, 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 P78 DPH registered?

P78 DPH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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