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R227 MNR

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,151 mi
Last recorded143,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 MNR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 142,267 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 142,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 142,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 141,319 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 141,319 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 138,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,024 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 136,010 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 132,691 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 130,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,683 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 128,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 125,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 116,445 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 116,445 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 113,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 103,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 96,839 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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R227 MNR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R227 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R227 MNR registered?

R227 MNR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R227 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 MNR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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