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R640 AHJ

1997 BMW 728

Blue Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,255 mi
Last recorded182,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 182,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 173,890 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 164,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 153,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 143,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 129,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 108,052 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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R640 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc diesel 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 R640 AHJ, 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 R640 AHJ registered?

R640 AHJ is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R640 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 AHJ 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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