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R658 LGK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 LGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,809 miles

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

near side steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,175 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 79,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,516 miles

BOTH REAR BOTTOM ROLLER BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AND HAS TWO NAILS IN TREAD

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER NOISE

OFF SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT BULB DIM

OFF SIDE REAR REAR SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING RESERVOUR

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre brake light not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 48,537 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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R658 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R658 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R658 LGK registered?

R658 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R658 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 LGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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