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R768 BKU

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 BKU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2013

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Apr 2013

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Mar 2013 142,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center seatbelt stalk cover missing

n/s front door ,mirror missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 137,905 miles

air bag warning light on

traces of possible fuel leak on tank

Fail 23 Feb 2012 137,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

traces of possible fuel leak on tank

Pass 16 Feb 2011 135,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 135,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT TO REAR AT REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR

REAR CENTER SEATBELT STALK COVERS MISSING

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,559 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 127,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre belt outer casing missing (not effecting safe use)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 127,894 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 124,439 miles

both rear tyres near limit

slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2006 120,803 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 120,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 113,552 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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R768 BKU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R768 BKU, 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 R768 BKU registered?

R768 BKU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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