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R856 ULU

1997 BMW 728

Brown Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,770 mi
Last recorded168,770 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 ULU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 168,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 164,053 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 159,451 miles

All tyres perished - 215/65/16

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,922 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 155,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 154,463 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 150,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 150,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 146,302 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 143,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 127,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 127,432 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 118,380 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,310 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 108,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 98,973 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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R856 ULU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Brown with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R856 ULU, 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 R856 ULU registered?

R856 ULU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R856 ULU safe to buy?

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