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78,975 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both front flexi hoses have tape on them
spare tyre very low on pressure
Rear both rear shock absorber becoming corroded at spring seats
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front fog light lens broken
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake lining warning message on
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake lining light on
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
brake lining light on
Nail in nearside rear tyre
spare tyre flat
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
spare tyre flat
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
spare tyre pressure a bit low
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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R257 UYX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R257 UYX, 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 R257 UYX registered?
R257 UYX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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