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R873 KRC

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

326,156 mi
Last recorded326,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 KRC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 326,156 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 326,156 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 325,799 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc pitted

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2010 325,799 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc pitted

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 315,402 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2009 315,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 302,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 287,262 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 287,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 272,662 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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R873 KRC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 R873 KRC, 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 R873 KRC registered?

R873 KRC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R873 KRC safe to buy?

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