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R499 CGH

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 CGH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 124,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 120,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,239 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,824 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,824 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2012 116,736 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,473 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 108,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,164 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 92,164 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,983 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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R499 CGH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R499 CGH, 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 R499 CGH registered?

R499 CGH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R499 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 CGH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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