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R150 LPH

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 LPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front window not opening

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 157,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 154,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front driving lamp glass broken and incomplete

Pass 11 Jul 2014 154,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front driving lamp glass broken and incomplete

Pass 10 May 2013 148,874 miles

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

Windscreen washers have low effort but reach screen

Fail 9 May 2013 148,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Screenwashers low effort but reach screen

Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 148,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 140,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 140,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008
Fail 28 Jan 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

o/s/f fog light broken

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 120,032 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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R150 LPH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R150 LPH, 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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R150 LPH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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