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R71 OME

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,464 mi
Last recorded138,464 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 OME
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 138,464 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front drop arm slight play

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2025 136,407 miles

Nearside Front drop arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2025 136,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drop arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,053 miles

Nearside Front drop arm slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and wearing low close to wear bars and wearing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and wearing low close to wear bars centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,721 miles

Nearside Front drop arm slight play

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fittred

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,120 miles

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

Nearside steering drop arm slight play

engine cover,underf tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 130,555 miles

Nearside steering drop arm slight play

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill cov ers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2021 130,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering drop arm slight play

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill cov ers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,647 miles

engine cover,under tray &plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 127,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,572 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,234 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly low on inner tread

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 115,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on centre tread

rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp unit slight damage

rear number slight water damage

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp unit slight damage

rear number slight water damage

Pass 7 Aug 2013 108,907 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp unit slight damage

rear number plate slight water damage

Fail 7 Aug 2013 108,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp unit slight damage

rear number plate slight water damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,224 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,696 miles

all four tyres slightly low on inner tread

Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 83,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,586 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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R71 OME is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R71 OME, 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 OME registered?

R71 OME is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R71 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 OME shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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