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R591 EYS

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,943 mi
Last recorded176,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 EYS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 176,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 174,673 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 174,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 120,129 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 170,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 168,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 166,841 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 165,156 miles

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

nearside frontanti roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 1 Dec 2006 165,156 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 1 Dec 2005 124,642 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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R591 EYS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R591 EYS, 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 R591 EYS registered?

R591 EYS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R591 EYS safe to buy?

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