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R133 OMD

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 OMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019

Rear Diff slight transmission leak.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff slight transmission leak.

Pass 20 Sep 2018
Fail 20 Sep 2018

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015
Fail 19 Aug 2015

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,042 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013
Pass 20 Sep 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,687 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010
Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 103,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 103,696 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 90,748 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 77,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R133 OMD is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R133 OMD, 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 R133 OMD registered?

R133 OMD is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R133 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 OMD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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