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R122 ODD

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,879 mi
Last recorded201,879 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 ODD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 201,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 190,039 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 190,039 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 170,841 miles

Auxiliary drive belts slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 170,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Auxiliary drive belts slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 164,122 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 14 Jan 2008 156,152 miles

rear number plate delaminating slightly, rear exhaust silencer heat shield partly insecure, slight blow from small crack in centre exhaust pipe, slight play in steering, slight damage to outer sill offside rear of car

Pass 9 Jan 2007 147,221 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 147,221 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 138,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 138,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 138,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R122 ODD is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R122 ODD, 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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What year was R122 ODD registered?

R122 ODD is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R122 ODD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 ODD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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