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R35 SSE

1997 BMW 728

Beige Lng 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

201,778 mi
Last recorded201,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 SSE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLng
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 201,778 miles

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

has crack out side of zones

Pass 11 Jul 2014 189,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 181,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 170,969 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 170,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 161,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 151,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 151,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 138,073 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 123,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 107,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 95,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 91,883 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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R35 SSE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc lng engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R35 SSE, 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 R35 SSE registered?

R35 SSE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 SSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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