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P842 NLE

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,704 mi
Last recorded161,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 NLE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 161,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 153,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 147,701 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,977 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 116,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 104,345 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 104,031 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P842 NLE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P842 NLE, 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 P842 NLE registered?

P842 NLE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P842 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 NLE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P842 NLE have outstanding finance?

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