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R357 UAS

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,923 mi
Last recorded104,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 UAS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 104,923 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 104,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,615 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front 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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R357 UAS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R357 UAS, 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 R357 UAS registered?

R357 UAS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R357 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 UAS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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