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R307 LPN

1997 BMW 728

Blue Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

296,749 mi
Last recorded296,749 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 LPN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 296,749 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 296,749 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 292,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 292,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 290,696 miles

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

front no plate taty

o/s/r exhaust heatsheld loose

Pass 20 Oct 2010 290,696 miles

front no plate taty

o/s/r exhaust heatsheld loose

Pass 3 Nov 2009 287,893 miles

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

front no plate taty

Fail 3 Nov 2009 287,893 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate taty

Pass 2 Oct 2008 283,738 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 283,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 267,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 256,814 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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R307 LPN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R307 LPN, 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 R307 LPN registered?

R307 LPN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R307 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 LPN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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