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R561 CGH

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,253 mi
Last recorded124,253 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 CGH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 124,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 124,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,978 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 97,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,551 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,722 miles

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

hand brake travel high

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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R561 CGH is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R561 CGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R561 CGH registered?

R561 CGH is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R561 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 CGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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