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R939 GEC

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,090 mi
Last recorded191,090 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 GEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 191,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 187,919 miles

Hole in nearside front headlamp glass

Part front grille missing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 187,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 177,284 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 172,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 164,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 164,613 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R939 GEC is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R939 GEC, 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 R939 GEC registered?

R939 GEC is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R939 GEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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