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P815 TMJ

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,373 mi
Last recorded163,373 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 163,373 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 163,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 159,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 159,522 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 158,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 158,506 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 155,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 130,658 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 130,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 120,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs and rear discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,537 miles

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

front brake discs and rear discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Aug 2009 109,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,227 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 85,965 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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P815 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P815 TMJ, 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

How do I check the history of P815 TMJ?

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What year was P815 TMJ registered?

P815 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P815 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 TMJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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