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R430 BSF

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,222 mi
Last recorded120,222 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 BSF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 120,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play by steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 120,216 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play by steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,548 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 107,421 miles

all four tyres slightly perrished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 107,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s+o/s[ front arms] (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,775 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise front brake hoses just touching antiroll bar links on full lock.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,134 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 100,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,933 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer walls scrubbed

advise rear lamps have water inside lenses

Pass 23 Jul 2009

advise n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer walls scrubbed

advise rear lamps have water inside lenses

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,095 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 90,095 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,390 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 86,156 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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R430 BSF is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R430 BSF, 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 R430 BSF registered?

R430 BSF is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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