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REJ 77

1997 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREJ 77
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 64,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 64,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 63,260 miles

Front DOT. 10rs old both sides front tires.

Rear chassis rails& floorpan damage evident

Pass 11 Jun 2021 62,245 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake hoses perishing evident

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,333 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,578 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 60,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,095 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 59,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,934 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 54,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,505 miles

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

front inner faces of disc s wear evident

Pass 9 May 2013 51,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,255 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,699 miles

ADVISE, front number plate broken at bottom corner.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 12 May 2007 42,580 miles

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing thin.

ADVISE, slight oil leak from rear differentual.

Pass 15 May 2006 40,673 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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REJ 77 is a 1997 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 REJ 77, 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 REJ 77 registered?

REJ 77 is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is REJ 77 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REJ 77 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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