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R339 OHG

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 OHG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 147,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 141,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 134,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 128,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 112,061 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 111,948 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R339 OHG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R339 OHG, 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 R339 OHG?

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What year was R339 OHG registered?

R339 OHG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R339 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 OHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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