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R201 AAB

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

192,245 mi
Last recorded192,245 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 AAB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 192,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 188,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate mounting point corroded, but not affecting the braking

Fail 30 Jul 2025 188,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 185,792 miles

advise radiator cowl cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2024 185,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 180,311 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 180,311 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 175,785 miles

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))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 175,785 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 170,617 miles

advise handbrake cables in poor condition advise replacement

advise osr pad sensor wire

advise rear jacking point areas rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2021 170,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 167,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 160,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,841 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 158,726 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 155,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 154,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 150,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 149,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 146,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 146,619 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 142,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 139,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 132,761 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 132,757 miles

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)

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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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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What year was R201 AAB registered?

R201 AAB is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R201 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 AAB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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