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R68 LGK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,715 mi
Last recorded160,715 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 LGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,715 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)

all brake hoses perrished

body corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded(borderline pass)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,743 miles

Front flexi brake hoses deteriorating and will soon require replacement.

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroding and will soon require replacement.

Windscreen wipers in very poor condition/splitting. Recommend replacement.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 155,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front flexi brake hoses deteriorating and will soon require replacement.

Front to rear rigid brake pipes corroding and will soon require replacement.

Windscreen wipers in very poor condition/splitting. Recommend replacement.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 152,266 miles

both front brake hoses perrished

near side rear lamp damaged and has condensation in

rear number plate crazed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 146,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 137,146 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bad creak on steering/suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2010 137,146 miles

bad creak on steering/suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2009 125,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 114,349 miles

both front suspension lower rear arm bushes de-bonding

off side rear upper suspension front arm has play in a ball joint(borderline pass)

wind screen cracked out of swept area

Pass 28 Aug 2007 106,311 miles

catalyst rattles

exhaust boxes rattles

off side head lamp cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,597 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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R68 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R68 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 R68 LGK registered?

R68 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R68 LGK safe to buy?

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