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R89 KRC

1997 BMW 728

Green Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,019 mi
Last recorded157,019 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 KRC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 157,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 156,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 146,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 142,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 134,691 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 126,295 miles

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

noise from n/s front when brakes applied

Fail 12 Oct 2007 126,196 miles

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

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

noise from n/s front when brakes applied

Pass 13 Oct 2006 117,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 108,233 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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R89 KRC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc lpg 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 R89 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R89 KRC registered?

R89 KRC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R89 KRC safe to buy?

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