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R383 MOK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 MOK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 103,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 100,802 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 100,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,002 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,402 miles

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

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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R383 MOK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R383 MOK, 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 R383 MOK registered?

R383 MOK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R383 MOK safe to buy?

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