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R71 HRW

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 HRW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 116,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 158,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 145,541 miles

all four valve caps missing

Pass 7 May 2008 144,566 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 144,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 141,813 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 141,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

o/s headlamp glass smashed

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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R71 HRW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R71 HRW, 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 R71 HRW registered?

R71 HRW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 HRW safe to buy?

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