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R953 KPF

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,123 mi
Last recorded131,123 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 KPF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 131,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,115 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 130,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 129,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 127,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 126,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 123,643 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 114,467 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 114,350 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R953 KPF is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R953 KPF, 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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How do I check the history of R953 KPF?

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What year was R953 KPF registered?

R953 KPF is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R953 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 KPF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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