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R58 BFC

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,654 mi
Last recorded186,654 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 BFC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 186,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 180,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

osf lens damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 179,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 18 Jun 2011 174,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 174,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 164,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 157,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 149,250 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 136,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 127,343 miles

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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R58 BFC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R58 BFC, 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 R58 BFC registered?

R58 BFC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R58 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 BFC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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