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R76 DCV

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

166,402 mi
Last recorded166,402 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 DCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,402 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes

Rear wheel arches

oil leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,636 miles

Front tyre wear

Fail 7 Sep 2022 163,439 miles

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

Front tyre wear

Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 158,761 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 155,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills slight corrosion

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Sep 2019 153,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front lower rear ball joint boots perishing

play in steering

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2018 150,864 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

play in steering

Fail 14 Sep 2018 150,297 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

play in steering

Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 141,919 miles

both front tyres feathering

both rear flexible brake hoses worn to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2016 141,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres feathering

both rear flexible brake hoses worn to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,557 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated badly and only just pass

nearside front ARB link ball joint boot

nearside front lower ball joint boot

Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,491 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 106,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 101,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 91,931 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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R76 DCV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R76 DCV, 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 R76 DCV registered?

R76 DCV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R76 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 DCV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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