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R974 BWU

1997 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,396 mi
Last recorded156,396 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 BWU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 156,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 156,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 149,467 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 149,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 141,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 129,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 129,038 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 121,565 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 116,971 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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R974 BWU is a 1997 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R974 BWU, 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 R974 BWU registered?

R974 BWU is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R974 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R974 BWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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