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P849 UAH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019
Pass 25 Jul 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,150 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes in the inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016
Pass 27 Jul 2015 104,992 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 101,240 miles

Brake warning light on

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

SRS air bag light on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light on

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

SRS air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2011

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriated

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriated

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes have been greased

rear suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,667 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on dashboard

brake light indicator on dashboard

Pass 28 Feb 2008 96,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,258 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 UAH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P849 UAH, 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 UAH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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