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P959 LJB

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,044 mi
Last recorded169,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 LJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 169,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 158,374 miles

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

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

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2008 158,374 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 145,646 miles

slight play ns steering idler bush.oil leak.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 140,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 132,654 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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P959 LJB 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 83.3%.

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 P959 LJB, 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 P959 LJB registered?

P959 LJB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P959 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P959 LJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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