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R61 AWT

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 AWT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023
Pass 16 May 2022 184,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 184,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 183,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,789 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 174,736 miles

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 169,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 169,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 165,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 163,163 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 161,096 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 161,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 158,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 158,749 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 155,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 155,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 152,437 miles

new dipp beam bulbs ftd o/s & n/s front.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 152,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

new dipp beam bulbs ftd o/s & n/s front.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 150,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 147,054 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 147,054 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 141,449 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 141,449 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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R61 AWT is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R61 AWT, 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 R61 AWT registered?

R61 AWT is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R61 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 AWT shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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