MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
deterioration some bushes
rear tyres worn on edges
surface corrosion various parts and components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
deterioration some bushes
rear tyres worn on edges
surface corrosion various parts and components
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear light deteriorated
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear light deteriorated
Handbrake imbalance 45%
front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
brake pipes under offside front wheel arch starting to rust
minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre section
nearside front brake pipe starting to rust
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 EAH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R228 EAH, 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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R228 EAH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R228 EAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R228 EAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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