MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Airbag warning light on
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag light on
both front tyres starting to wear on outer shoulders
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
airbag light is on.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
airbag light is on.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P84 ABV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P84 ABV, 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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P84 ABV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 16 April 1997.
Is P84 ABV safe to buy?
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