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R676 CGK

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 CGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,400 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,927 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,350 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,839 miles

4 ALLOY RIMS VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE 235/50/18Y

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 6MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED

SMALL POWER STEERING OIL LEEK FROM RESERVOIR AREA

Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,485 miles

Nearside Engine mount has fluid on it but no leak detected.

Nearside Rear Tyre has worn edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,485 miles

Stop lamp not working high level stop light. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Engine mount has fluid on it but no leak detected.

Nearside Rear Tyre has worn edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,485 miles

Stop lamp not working high level stop light. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Engine mount has fluid on it but no leak detected.

Nearside Rear Tyre has worn edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,177 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 51,821 miles

Nearside Front 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,268 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in the offside rear wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,918 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

slight play in the offside rear wheel/ suspension arm joint

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

slight play in the offside rear wheel/ suspension arm joint

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,430 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,429 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 32,088 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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R676 CGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R676 CGK, 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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What year was R676 CGK registered?

R676 CGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R676 CGK safe to buy?

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