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R39 WBY

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,528 mi
Last recorded100,528 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 WBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arms , Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,887 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,145 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 59,305 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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R39 WBY is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R39 WBY, 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 R39 WBY registered?

R39 WBY is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R39 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 WBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R39 WBY have outstanding finance?

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