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R608 EYS

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,815 mi
Last recorded133,815 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 EYS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 133,815 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 133,813 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,243 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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R608 EYS is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R608 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R608 EYS registered?

R608 EYS is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R608 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 EYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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