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R638 CUM

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,588 mi
Last recorded161,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 CUM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 158,121 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 156,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 153,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,876 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 146,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 2011 142,429 miles

n/s/f wishbone arm, tank

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,394 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 137,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 124,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2008 109,959 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 109,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 93,986 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 93,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 81,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R638 CUM is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R638 CUM, 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 R638 CUM registered?

R638 CUM is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R638 CUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 CUM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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