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R687 LGK

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,831 mi
Last recorded91,831 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 LGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,831 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r inner light night working

washers require attention

Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,767 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r inner light night working

washers require attention

Pass 17 Feb 2011 86,082 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f side light dim

under body shields fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 86,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f side light dim

under body shields fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,658 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,351 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,588 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 69,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R687 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R687 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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What year was R687 LGK registered?

R687 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R687 LGK safe to buy?

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