MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
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 ()
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
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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