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R343 OES

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,938 mi
Last recorded45,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 OES
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 45,938 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,402 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 39,507 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 39,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear position lamps slightly affected (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 31,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,260 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Front brake pipes greased

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

Suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,980 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres cracked and perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front strut casing corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 28,590 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

offside front strut casing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,264 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs corroded.rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,551 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,853 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 17,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R343 OES is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R343 OES, 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 R343 OES registered?

R343 OES is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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