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R252 KMR

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KMR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025
Pass 27 Sep 2024
Pass 25 Sep 2023

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021
Pass 11 Sep 2020
Fail 10 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside rear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019
Pass 28 Sep 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both top ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wipers torn on ends

Pass 10 Sep 2014

All tyres perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,240 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

large screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,156 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,778 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,778 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 76,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,723 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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R252 KMR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R252 KMR, 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 R252 KMR registered?

R252 KMR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R252 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 KMR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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