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R928 DOK

1997 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 DOK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,579 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 117,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wall slight perrish stil effectiv

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,604 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 115,270 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITS GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK BRAKE FOOT LEVER LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITS GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARK BRAKE FOOT LEVER LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 114,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,210 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,013 miles

Nearside Front WASH WEAK

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush SLIGHT PLAY BOTH NS AND OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s washer jet frozen

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s washer jet frozen

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to split at hub ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 112,451 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,705 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 104,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,809 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 103,809 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 103,826 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 102,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 99,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 99,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 95,184 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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R928 DOK is a 1997 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R928 DOK, 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 R928 DOK registered?

R928 DOK is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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