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R43 OMG

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 OMG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,649 miles

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

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

fuel tank has signs that it has been leaking, but not leaking while this mot was carried out

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 104,128 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 94,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 83,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from rear differential.

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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R43 OMG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R43 OMG, 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 R43 OMG registered?

R43 OMG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R43 OMG safe to buy?

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