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R695 OEC

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,319 mi
Last recorded196,319 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 OEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 196,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015
Fail 16 Jun 2015

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 193,673 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 193,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2012 191,722 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

small crack in n/s/f inner headlamp lense

Pass 20 Jun 2011 189,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front fog lamps damaged

slight play o/s/r suspension joint

Fail 15 Jun 2011 189,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front fog lamps damaged

slight play o/s/r suspension joint

Pass 29 Jun 2010 174,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 169,559 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 169,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 163,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear flexi pipes cracks in outer sleeves.

o/s/f tyre outer edge bald

Pass 22 May 2007 147,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from o/s/r diff seal

oil leak from rear of gear box

water in o/s/r lens

Fail 18 May 2007 147,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r light lens full of water

oil leak from grar box rear oil seal

oil leak from o/s/ diff oil seal

Pass 20 Jun 2006 132,627 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre worn unevenly and on wear limit.

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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R695 OEC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R695 OEC, 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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R695 OEC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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