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P877 BCX

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,399 mi
Last recorded119,399 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 BCX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Oil leak GENERAL ()

Rear Oil leak DIFF GENERAL ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 119,256 miles

Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT GAITER NOT SECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. NOTE NEW TYRE IN BOOT WILL NEED TO BE CHECKED 1st (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking ALSO NOISE SUSPECT OIL LEVEL LOW (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK MISSING

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT GAITER NOT SECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,308 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAK

Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16/99y p7/p6000 (4.1.D.1b)

GENERAL OIL LEAK

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Nearside Front TYRE CRACKING

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,105 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,143 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,808 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,442 miles

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,637 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 72,963 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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P877 BCX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red 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 P877 BCX, 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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What year was P877 BCX registered?

P877 BCX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P877 BCX safe to buy?

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