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R675 AWU

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,055 mi
Last recorded119,055 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 AWU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 119,407 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,243 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 110,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 99,067 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,947 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs on link on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubs on link on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,081 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,301 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,578 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 57,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,849 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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R675 AWU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R675 AWU, 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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R675 AWU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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