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R66 PAN

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

222,650 mi
Last recorded222,650 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 PAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 222,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 222,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 220,620 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 220,620 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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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R66 PAN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R66 PAN, 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 R66 PAN registered?

R66 PAN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R66 PAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 PAN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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