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R211 MNR

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,556 mi
Last recorded142,556 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 MNR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 142,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 142,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,950 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 140,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 132,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,883 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 108,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,132 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,088 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 100,375 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 99,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT CHIP ON N/S/F SCREEN,BRAKE PIPES CORRODING IN PLACES.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 97,392 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 97,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R211 MNR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R211 MNR, 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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R211 MNR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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