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R127 JFA

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,615 mi
Last recorded140,615 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 JFA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 140,615 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link gaiter has a slight split

slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 4 Sep 2014 140,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front anti roll bar link gaiter has a slight split

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 28 Jun 2013 134,488 miles

Both rear flexable brake hoses deteriorated

Handbrake release lever damaged

N/S washer inoperative

Slight play n/s rear suspension, lower inner fulcrum pin.

Slight play steering idler

o/s front anti roll bar linh gaiter deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2013 134,461 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear flexable brake hoses deteriorated

Handbrake release lever damaged

N/S washer inoperative

Slight play n/s rear suspension, lower inner fulcrum pin.

Slight play steering idler

o/s front anti roll bar linh gaiter deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 126,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

n/s washer jet inop

Fail 14 Jun 2012 126,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,101 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses just touching anti roll bar vertical links on full lock

Centre stop lamp inop

O/S front suspension, anti roll bar vertical link gaiter split

O/S rear suspension, rear most hub locating arm, outer ball joint slight play

Parking brake release lever snapped but function O.K.

Slight play n/s steering relay fulcrum

Fail 15 Jun 2011 121,101 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front flexable brake hoses just touching anti roll bar vertical links on full lock

Centre stop lamp inop

N/S inner tail light inop

O/S front suspension, anti roll bar vertical link gaiter split

O/S rear suspension, rear most hub locating arm, outer ball joint slight play

Parking brake release lever snapped but function O.K.

Slight play n/s steering relay fulcrum

Staining fuel tank

Pass 14 Aug 2009 113,406 miles

NOISE FROM BOTH REWAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

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

O/S REAR MOST EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

ONE OF A PAIR, N/S REAR LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

PARKING BRAKE, RELEASE LEVER DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RELAY

Fail 11 Aug 2009 113,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NOISE FROM BOTH REWAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

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

O/S REAR MOST EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

ONE OF A PAIR, N/S REAR LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

PARKING BRAKE, RELEASE LEVER DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RELAY

Pass 8 Aug 2008 105,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,910 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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R127 JFA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R127 JFA, 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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R127 JFA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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