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R82 LGK

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 LGK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 106,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,201 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 101,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,895 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front + rear pads low

Fail 27 Jan 2011 95,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front + rear pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 89,543 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 85,369 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 85,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 79,210 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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R82 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R82 LGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R82 LGK registered?

R82 LGK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R82 LGK safe to buy?

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