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R362 BLK

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,234 mi
Last recorded130,234 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 BLK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,234 miles

chip in screen in zone A under 10mm

n/s rear tyre near legal limit

n/s rear upper suspension arm has slight play

o/s front ball joint has slight play

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

o/s rear upper suspension arm has slightplay in ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,731 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2008 121,520 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 115,660 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight fluxuation front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,653 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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R362 BLK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R362 BLK, 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 R362 BLK registered?

R362 BLK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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