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R183 NFP

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 NFP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017
Pass 2 Nov 2016 264,729 miles

O/S park brake has low performance

Fail 1 Nov 2016 264,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades u/s (8.2.2)

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

O/S park brake has low performance

Pass 17 Oct 2015 244,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 226,227 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 208,992 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 208,847 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 199,093 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 189,823 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 172,303 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 153,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 137,291 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,905 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 117,778 miles

Internal noise comming from offside rear brake assembly (Performance not impaired)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,416 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2006 112,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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R183 NFP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R183 NFP, 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 R183 NFP registered?

R183 NFP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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