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R743 APV

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 APV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013
Pass 8 Feb 2013

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

srs light indecates a fault

Pass 14 Feb 2012

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011
Pass 26 Jan 2010
Pass 22 Jan 2009 195,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 194,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 186,135 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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R743 APV 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 100%.

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 R743 APV, 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 R743 APV registered?

R743 APV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R743 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 APV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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