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R504 TKE

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,957 mi
Last recorded69,957 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 TKE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower edge of the wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect as pipes run at the back of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,782 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear hub to rear lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

can not see the outer sills as covered over with trim, presumed ok

front number plate is cracked, still secure

o/s/f headlamp lens is cracked, slight water ingress but not effecting beam aim, light output and still secure.

rear exhaust box has a modified strap to hold it in place, secure

rear lamp units damaged, not effecting light output or colour

rear number plate is discolouring, still legible

Pass 19 Dec 2018 63,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,423 miles

slight play in both rear suspension lower hub/pin front bushes

slight play in both rear upper front suspension arm joints

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box hanger bracket corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded the pipe which runs along the inner door sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear box metal strap corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,556 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear lumpy and near legal limits,advise customer to keep under observation

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,542 miles

N/S/R seat belt stalk not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,544 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,070 miles

some corrosion in both side rear steel brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,027 miles

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,126 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

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R504 TKE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R504 TKE, 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 R504 TKE registered?

R504 TKE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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