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R462 JNA

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,837 mi
Last recorded63,837 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 JNA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front coil springs do not fully locate properly on their seats(may have been shortened)

unable to check nearside floor to sill for structual strengh as it has been skimmed with filler.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 53,480 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,947 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 52,796 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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R462 JNA is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R462 JNA, 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 R462 JNA registered?

R462 JNA is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R462 JNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 JNA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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