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R426 UKH

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 UKH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,054 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 66,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,759 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 63,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,752 miles

most of the brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle haveslight surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2006 61,715 miles

two rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

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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R426 UKH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R426 UKH, 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 R426 UKH registered?

R426 UKH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R426 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 UKH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R426 UKH have outstanding finance?

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