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R945 CAV

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 CAV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 165,325 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 165,325 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 147,541 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 147,541 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2013 138,673 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 May 2012 133,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,157 miles

Condensation in nearside rear lamp.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp is damaged.

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

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 18 May 2009 120,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 115,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 115,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp is not working.

Lower engine (below sump) cover is insecure.

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside front fog lamp is damaged.

Offside front bumper trim is missing.

Pass 31 May 2007 107,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Fitted Inside Edge To Outside.

Pass 15 May 2006 102,093 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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R945 CAV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R945 CAV, 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 R945 CAV registered?

R945 CAV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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