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R510 AKE

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

243,115 mi
Last recorded243,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 AKE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 243,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 236,501 miles

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

Oil leak

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 7 Nov 2011 234,053 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 233,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 229,980 miles

slight wear to the inner edge of the off side front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 219,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 209,546 miles

slight play noted in the os rear suspension top rear radsius arm outer ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2007 198,497 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 187,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 173,037 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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R510 AKE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R510 AKE, 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 R510 AKE registered?

R510 AKE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R510 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 AKE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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