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R640 JWC

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,893 mi
Last recorded181,893 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 JWC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 181,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen has a crack outside swept area and not in the view of the road

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen has a crack outside swept area and not in the view of the road

Pass 7 Feb 2014 163,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 128,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 149,609 miles

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

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

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

screw in o/f tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2012 149,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

screw in o/f tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 133,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 111,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 93,031 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 92,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,148 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 JWC 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 73.3%.

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 JWC, 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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R640 JWC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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