MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
304,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust system corroding
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
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R53 YJU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R53 YJU, 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 R53 YJU registered?
R53 YJU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R53 YJU safe to buy?
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