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R49 OMD

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 OMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread low outside edge

battery light is on

rear number plate is marked

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint

tray fitted under vehicle restricting view of testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

nsr tyre outer side wall perished and has anail in the tread and also starting to get low on tread

Fail 27 Jun 2014 73,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

nsr tyre outer side wall perished and has anail in the tread and also starting to get low on tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,970 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 62,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,657 miles

All brake flexi hoses perished

Both front brake discs fairly poor, but pads brand new

Both front upper link arm bushes split

N/S of windscreen has a couple of chips, not yet large enough to constitute a failure

N/s/f lower most arm, ball joint boot split

O/s/f track rod end has small hole in boot

Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,923 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 49,523 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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R49 OMD is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R49 OMD, 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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R49 OMD is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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