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R929 AGV

1997 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,706 mi
Last recorded178,706 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 AGV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 178,706 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 178,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 169,614 miles

brake pipes and unions corroding

chips in windscreen

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 169,614 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes and unions corroding

chips in windscreen

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2008 156,788 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Fail 12 Nov 2007 140,416 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 140,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,001 miles

both rear tyre treads close to limit.

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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R929 AGV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R929 AGV, 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 R929 AGV registered?

R929 AGV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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