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R700 JMT

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 JMT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 168,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust shiled loose

Pass 29 Jan 2025 166,042 miles

Rear exhaust shield loose

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 163,294 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,001 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 145,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 127,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,200 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,676 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,676 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under body corrosion (REQUIRE UNDER SEAL)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,802 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres are cracked. o/s/r is quite bad

Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,619 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 8 Mar 2013 119,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 119,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,433 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 109,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,734 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 89,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in tyre

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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R700 JMT is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R700 JMT, 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 R700 JMT registered?

R700 JMT is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R700 JMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 JMT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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