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P951 SWC

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 SWC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,631 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 113,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise oil leak

advise rear brake discs slighty worn and pads look low

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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P951 SWC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P951 SWC, 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

How do I check the history of P951 SWC?

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What year was P951 SWC registered?

P951 SWC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P951 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 SWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P951 SWC have outstanding finance?

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