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R312 FBR

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FBR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 129,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 111,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ancillary drive belt grooves show splits.

engine oil is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

near side rear lower suspension arm pin/bush shows play.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

off side front jacking block missing.

off side rear exhaust sewction shows a temperory repair to 1 mounting.

off side rear lower suspension arm pin/bush shows extensive play.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

undershield fitted.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,916 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ancillary drive belt grooves show splits.

engine oil is on the minimum mark at the dip-stick.

near side rear lower suspension arm pin/bush shows play.

off side front headlamp beam image weak.

off side front jacking block missing.

off side rear exhaust sewction shows a temperory repair to 1 mounting.

off side rear lower suspension arm pin/bush shows extensive play.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

undershield fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 88,100 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 78,024 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 79,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R312 FBR is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R312 FBR, 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 R312 FBR registered?

R312 FBR is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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