MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
anti roll bar link rubbers split but noit part of test
front number plate loose but not insecure at present
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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