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R227 NFP

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,128 mi
Last recorded164,128 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2009 164,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 157,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 146,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 132,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 118,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel arch trim loose

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 NFP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

R227 NFP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R227 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 NFP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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