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R134 NKC

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,518 mi
Last recorded180,518 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 NKC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 180,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 180,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 178,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 173,018 miles

Fuel tank has damage

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

Offside Rear outer position lamp inop

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015
Fail 6 Oct 2015

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 167,089 miles

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

exhaust shields insecure

fuel tank dented

stone chips in screen

Fail 22 Sep 2014 167,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

exhaust shields insecure

fuel tank dented

stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 161,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 152,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 147,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 147,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 138,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 131,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 127,515 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 123,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 113,802 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R134 NKC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R134 NKC, 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 R134 NKC?

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What year was R134 NKC registered?

R134 NKC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R134 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 NKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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