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R771 BBW

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,785 mi
Last recorded177,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 BBW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 177,785 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 177,785 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 176,716 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 167,759 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,498 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 157,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 151,053 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 151,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 134,280 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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R771 BBW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver 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 R771 BBW, 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 R771 BBW registered?

R771 BBW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 BBW 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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