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R456 AWX

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,826 mi
Last recorded85,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 AWX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,826 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,326 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

advise nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,326 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

advise nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,592 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,521 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 70,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 65,835 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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R456 AWX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R456 AWX, 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 R456 AWX registered?

R456 AWX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R456 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 AWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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