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R519 PEL

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 PEL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,741 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres starting to perish

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear starting to perish

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,572 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,858 miles

nearside washer jet inop

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,714 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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R519 PEL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R519 PEL, 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 R519 PEL registered?

R519 PEL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R519 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 PEL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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