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R97 HUP

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,029 mi
Last recorded154,029 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 HUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 154,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar link rubbers split but noit part of test

front number plate loose but not insecure at present

Pass 5 Nov 2009 154,029 miles

anti roll bar link rubbers split but noit part of test

front number plate loose but not insecure at present

Pass 4 Nov 2008 144,271 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 144,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 136,730 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 136,202 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 125,940 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 125,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight wear in rear suspension lower pins or bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2005 121,413 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 121,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE

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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R97 HUP is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R97 HUP, 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 R97 HUP registered?

R97 HUP is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R97 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 HUP shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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