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R620 LVE

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,158 mi
Last recorded224,158 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 LVE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 224,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 210,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 199,110 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 190,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 186,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 186,720 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 181,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 172,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 172,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 161,337 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 161,033 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 151,556 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 142,426 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R620 LVE is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R620 LVE, 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 R620 LVE registered?

R620 LVE is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R620 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 LVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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