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P83 SUL

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 SUL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 102,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,874 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,949 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 90,883 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

off side mirror casing missing

slight play in near side rear suspension

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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P83 SUL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P83 SUL, 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 P83 SUL registered?

P83 SUL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P83 SUL safe to buy?

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