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R482 JWH

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 JWH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 130,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,779 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,704 miles

Nearside Front door mirrior back cover missing

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER BODY

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,995 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,849 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,336 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,595 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 88,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

parking brake release handle repaired with string.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,134 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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R482 JWH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R482 JWH, 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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What year was R482 JWH registered?

R482 JWH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R482 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 JWH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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