MOT Status
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192,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking
Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking
advise radiator cowl cracked
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hb cable defective (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise radiator cowl cracked
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Both Cat Heat Shields Loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fan cowling cracked
Front brake back plates loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake Warning Still Showing Even Though Handbrake Is Released
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both Cat Heat Shields Loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fan cowling cracked
Front brake back plates loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking Brake Warning Still Showing Even Though Handbrake Is Released
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise handbrake cables in poor condition advise replacement
advise osr pad sensor wire
advise rear jacking point areas rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ns of transverse steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
advise rear discs rusty
advise rear handbrake cables in poor condition
advise surface corrosion near jacking points
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at clip (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear inner sill to under sill lip corroded....
plastic covers fitted along lower sill edges...
slight perishing n/s/f tyre sidewall
n/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipe corroding
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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R201 AAB is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R201 AAB, 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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R201 AAB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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