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P921 MLU

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 MLU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2018

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

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

milage is not displayed

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

milage is not displayed

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,714 miles

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

front o/s tyre starting to wear

milage display faulty/not showing correctly

o/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s front brake pipes need cleaning /inner wheel arch pipes.

o/sn/s front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

power steering pipes starting to cororde

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

rear o/s tyre worn

rear suspension struts starting to corrode

slight oil leak at power steering pump

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2014 118,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear/corrode

front o/s tyre starting to wear

milage display faulty/not showing correctly

o/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

o/sn/s front brake pipes need cleaning /inner wheel arch pipes.

o/sn/s front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

power steering pipes starting to cororde

rear brake discs starting to wear/corrode

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

rear o/s tyre worn

rear suspension struts starting to corrode

slight oil leak at power steering pump

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Feb 2013 110,211 miles

N/S/R exhaust mounting fractured.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight play in steering idler.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,211 miles

N/S/R exhaust mounting fractured.

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

Slight play in steering idler.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,656 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 103,195 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 103,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 100,916 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 95,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 92,874 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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P921 MLU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P921 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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P921 MLU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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