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R2 AKD

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,929 mi
Last recorded57,929 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AKD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 May 2024 57,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,921 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 56,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,919 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 55,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,875 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 54,860 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,949 miles

front and rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 21,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 17,441 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,258 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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R2 AKD is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver 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 R2 AKD, 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 R2 AKD registered?

R2 AKD is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R2 AKD safe to buy?

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