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R647 LGK

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,119 mi
Last recorded179,119 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 LGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 179,119 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight bind to N/S/F brake on rotation

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 179,115 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Slight bind to N/S/F brake on rotation

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 174,719 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2013 174,719 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm on inner and outer edges

O/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm on outer edge and low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 170,550 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 170,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 167,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 164,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 164,850 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 164,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air conditioning system leaking through drier seals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger side dip beam has no kick up to left.

Wiper blades split but clear screen ok.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 159,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 159,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 153,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 150,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 149,054 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R647 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R647 LGK, 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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R647 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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