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R7 GKW

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GKW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle painted/sealed

Pass 24 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rose joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside head lamp has condensation

Fail 17 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner rose joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside head lamp has condensation

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,342 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 149,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody,brakes & suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear auxillary lamp not working

offside rear auxillary lamp not working

underbody,brakes & suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 123,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 109,039 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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R7 GKW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue 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 R7 GKW, 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 R7 GKW registered?

R7 GKW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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