MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
have repaired n/s/r exhaust mounting the one before rear back box keep under observation
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R471 BLK 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 R471 BLK, 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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R471 BLK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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