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R730 LFG

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,967 mi
Last recorded210,967 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 LFG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 210,967 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 210,967 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 210,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 205,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 196,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 179,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

nearside rear brake hose perished slightly

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Oct 2006 161,333 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 161,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 149,109 miles

note offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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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R730 LFG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R730 LFG, 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 R730 LFG registered?

R730 LFG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R730 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 LFG shows 9 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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