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R359 CGJ

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 CGJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021
Fail 1 Apr 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,221 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,305 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen cover loose

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,439 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,017 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front suspension arms slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 81,612 miles

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

engine has oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering

slight play in o/s/r wheel

steering box arm rubber split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 59,339 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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R359 CGJ is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R359 CGJ, 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 R359 CGJ registered?

R359 CGJ is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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