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R744 BFU

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 BFU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,171 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 121,169 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 116,526 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 116,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,597 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 110,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 99,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 99,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,080 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion around clip.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 91,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion around clip.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 83,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 83,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 75,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R744 BFU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R744 BFU, 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 R744 BFU registered?

R744 BFU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R744 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 BFU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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