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R195 JPL

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 JPL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,669 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,624 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

signs of fluid leaking from power steering box area

Pass 4 Nov 2011 82,019 miles

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit towards outside area

signs of fluid leaking from power steering pump area

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,472 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,466 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,297 miles

Nearside parking brake cable is insecure and chaffing on bracket

Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake cable is insecure and chaffing on bracket

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,953 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,693 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

offside door mirror slightly damaged

slight play in both rear suspension bottom bushes

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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R195 JPL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R195 JPL, 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 R195 JPL registered?

R195 JPL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R195 JPL safe to buy?

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