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R883 UHL

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 UHL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,437 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021
Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,032 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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R883 UHL is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R883 UHL, 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

How do I check the history of R883 UHL?

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What year was R883 UHL registered?

R883 UHL is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R883 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 UHL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R883 UHL have outstanding finance?

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