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R921 KBN

1997 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 KBN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2023 140,625 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 133,938 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2007 127,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R921 KBN is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg 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 R921 KBN, 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 R921 KBN registered?

R921 KBN is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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