MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,287 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2x Fuel tank straps heavily corroded
Alternator belt - slight perishing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to become detached
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to become detached
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear axle, front arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear axle, front arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
2x Fuel tank straps heavily corroded
Alternator belt - slight perishing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to become detached
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to become detached
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also heavily corroded (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
dog cage on rear seat unable to check rear seat belt operation
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres pershing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes under car corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine area
Oil leak slight seap from rear diff
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion under car
under trays / engine covers fitted covering components
Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
evidence that fuel tank has been leaking but no leak present at time of test
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P971 PLP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 P971 PLP, 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 P971 PLP?
You can check the full history of P971 PLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P971 PLP registered?
P971 PLP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P971 PLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P971 PLP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P971 PLP have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P971 PLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.