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R415 RDY

1997 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 RDY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 161,530 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in the tread

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 159,634 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Front suspension arm bushes worn slightly

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 159,634 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Front suspension arm bushes worn slightly

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015

front brake pipes rusty

front tyres wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Oct 2015

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake pipes rusty

front tyres wearing on edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Oct 2014

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2013 151,586 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car cut out at random timmes while on test

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

under covers damaged/ sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 151,586 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car cut out at random timmes while on test

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

under covers damaged/ sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 149,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 147,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 145,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 144,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 144,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 142,023 miles

rear lens cracked both

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr arch damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr arch damaged

rear lens cracked both

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 140,076 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

O/S MIRROR GLASS DISTORTED

Pass 1 Nov 2006 138,438 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 138,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2005 137,193 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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R415 RDY is a 1997 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R415 RDY, 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 R415 RDY registered?

R415 RDY is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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