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R275 SVN

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,829 mi
Last recorded142,829 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 SVN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 142,829 miles

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

minor damage to offside front bumper

offside front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 139,761 miles

brake pipes all greased

Pass 27 Sep 2010 134,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 134,706 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 131,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in o/s/r hub area.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 124,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 119,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 118,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 118,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2005 104,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 104,770 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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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R275 SVN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R275 SVN, 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

How do I check the history of R275 SVN?

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What year was R275 SVN registered?

R275 SVN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R275 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 SVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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