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P849 MLU

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,667 mi
Last recorded159,667 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 MLU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 159,667 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect spaced wrong (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spaced wrong (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 146,483 miles

Oil leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,968 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,173 miles

oil leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2017 43,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2016
Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,445 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 140,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 138,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mistyness of oil around power steering resivoire

various oil leaks around engine

Fail 15 Apr 2014 138,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mistyness of oil around power steering resivoire

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 14 Mar 2013

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

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

Oil leak

odometer reading not displayed pix missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

odometer reading not displayed pix missing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 134,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front steering ideler arm bush has slight play

Pass 10 May 2010 128,053 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 128,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 118,933 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF front fog lamp not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 112,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 108,390 miles

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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P849 MLU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P849 MLU, 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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P849 MLU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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