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R69 VRK

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,834 mi
Last recorded175,834 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 VRK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 175,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 164,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 164,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 154,977 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 148,769 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 138,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 127,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 120,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R69 VRK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R69 VRK, 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 R69 VRK registered?

R69 VRK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R69 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 VRK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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