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R475 LBX

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 LBX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,140 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side front very slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 57,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,057 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,950 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,456 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted on outer face

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R475 LBX is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R475 LBX, 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 R475 LBX registered?

R475 LBX is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R475 LBX safe to buy?

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