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P834 HSP

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 HSP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,940 miles

o/s/r bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine undershield insecure

n/s/r exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 47,980 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,976 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,296 miles

RIGHT FRONT ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

RIGHT REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

lLEFT HAND H/BRAKE CABLE GUIDE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

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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P834 HSP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P834 HSP, 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 P834 HSP registered?

P834 HSP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P834 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 HSP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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