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R794 NWT

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,198 mi
Last recorded202,198 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 NWT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 202,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 202,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 200,583 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear lamps.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 200,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear lamps.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 193,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 188,535 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 181,312 miles

Both rear flexi hoses perished.

Large stone chip in zone A of windscreen.

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod gaiter split.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 173,511 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No second speed on wipers.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in N/S steering idler mounting bush.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 173,511 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No second speed on wipers.

Slight play in N/S steering idler mounting bush.

Pass 30 May 2008 166,294 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 166,294 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 162,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 153,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 153,515 miles

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

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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R794 NWT is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R794 NWT, 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 R794 NWT registered?

R794 NWT is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R794 NWT safe to buy?

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