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R187 UYY

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 UYY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake on 22%

Fail 13 Jul 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Idler Yellow (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake on 22%

Pass 15 Jul 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 157,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded SIDE OF PETROL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 155,480 miles

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

PETROL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2013 148,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 140,771 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 140,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 136,845 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 131,749 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 131,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 128,019 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 128,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 113,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 119,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 119,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,383 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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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R187 UYY is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R187 UYY, 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 R187 UYY registered?

R187 UYY is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R187 UYY safe to buy?

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