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R585 AHJ

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,189 mi
Last recorded146,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,189 miles

slight play on n/s steering idler

Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,005 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 143,005 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at n/s steering idler

Fail 12 Apr 2017 141,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at n/s steering idler

Pass 4 Apr 2016 138,909 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 138,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 132,790 miles

front and rear tyres perishing badly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 132,790 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 131,225 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,652 miles

n/s tyres are wearing uneven

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

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

Oil leak

there was a rattle from the o/s rear wheel and it was found to be a locking wheel nut inside the wheel cover . nut is now in the o/s front door pocket

Fail 24 Jan 2008 126,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s tyres are wearing uneven

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

there was a rattle from the o/s rear wheel and it was found to be a locking wheel nut inside the wheel cover . nut is now in the o/s front door pocket

Pass 30 Jun 2006 112,791 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 112,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R585 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R585 AHJ, 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 R585 AHJ registered?

R585 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R585 AHJ safe to buy?

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