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R1 PUF

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,870 mi
Last recorded135,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 PUF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 135,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 135,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 123,173 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer slight blow

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,156 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer slight blow

Pass 28 May 2013 116,467 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 116,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,415 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,111 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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R1 PUF 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 76.9%.

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 R1 PUF, 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

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What year was R1 PUF registered?

R1 PUF is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R1 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 PUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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