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P89 HRX

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,439 mi
Last recorded196,439 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 HRX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 196,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 196,439 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag warning lamp on

both front tyres slight worn inner & outer edges

front screen cracked in zone c

near side front steering arm slight play

off side front mirror deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2009 189,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 171,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 155,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 143,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 139,018 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P89 HRX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver 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 P89 HRX, 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 P89 HRX registered?

P89 HRX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P89 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 HRX 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.

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