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R550 BFU

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,084 mi
Last recorded166,084 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 BFU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 166,084 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links ball joint,dust covers split.

Hand brake warning on light, sometimes comes on after releasing hand brake but hand brake in released ok.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 166,084 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front anti-roll bar drop links ball joint,dust covers split.

Hand brake warning on light, sometimes comes on after releasing hand brake but hand brake in released ok.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 159,782 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links boots split

both front brake bushes worn

handbrake light on

rear axle bushes cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2009 159,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar drop links boots split

both front brake bushes worn

handbrake light on

rear axle bushes cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2008 146,134 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 146,134 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 120,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 99,077 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 99,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R550 BFU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R550 BFU, 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 R550 BFU registered?

R550 BFU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R550 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 BFU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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