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R402 FAN

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,354 mi
Last recorded135,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 FAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 135,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 134,104 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 128,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 128,536 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 121,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,752 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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R402 FAN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R402 FAN, 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 R402 FAN registered?

R402 FAN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R402 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 FAN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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