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R489 UBT

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,330 mi
Last recorded140,330 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 UBT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 140,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank damp

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn edges

fuel tank damp

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,771 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,727 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 118,928 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 118,928 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,805 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,253 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 87,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,472 miles

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,144 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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R489 UBT is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R489 UBT, 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 R489 UBT registered?

R489 UBT is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R489 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 UBT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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