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R45 UST

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 UST
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,182 miles

Bodywork poor, wings corroding

Front & rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,287 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 88,305 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the o/s/f wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Fail 28 Jun 2018 79,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling flexible brake hose fouling on the antiroll bar link (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the o/s/f wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,470 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,777 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,077 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 25,077 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,141 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R45 UST is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R45 UST, 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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R45 UST is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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