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R569 KAF

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 KAF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 106,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 105,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

CAT,S REMOVED AND PIPES WELDED IN .

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,658 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 92,182 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 90,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,755 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,488 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 74,416 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,575 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,444 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,276 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R569 KAF is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R569 KAF, 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 R569 KAF registered?

R569 KAF is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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