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R200 AME

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,367 mi
Last recorded127,367 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 AME
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,367 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024
Pass 19 Sep 2023
Pass 22 Sep 2022
Pass 1 Oct 2021
Pass 8 Sep 2020
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 109,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,825 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,554 miles

MINOR LAEK FROM EXHAUST ,O/S REAR SECTION

PLAY IN N/S REAR SUSPENSION ,REAR TOP ARM JOINT

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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R200 AME is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R200 AME, 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 R200 AME registered?

R200 AME is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R200 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 AME shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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