1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · R969 AYG
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 115,201 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R969 AYG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2019
- 115,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R969 AYG Mileage History
- 13/06/200576,692 mi
- 12/01/200678,235 mi+1,543 mi
- 13/01/200678,235 mi
- 20/08/200784,709 mi+6,474 mi
- 05/12/200887,518 mi+2,809 mi
- 05/12/200887,518 mi
- 08/12/200993,352 mi+5,834 mi
- 18/12/200993,386 mi+34 mi
- 15/12/201097,283 mi+3,897 mi
- 21/12/201199,890 mi+2,607 mi
- 22/12/2012103,088 mi+3,198 mi
- 31/12/2013106,432 mi+3,344 mi
- 30/12/2014110,096 mi+3,664 mi
- 05/01/2016112,068 mi+1,972 mi
- 21/05/2016112,093 mi+25 mi
- 09/02/2019115,201 mi+3,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,819 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R969 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (R969 AYG) between June 2005 and February 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.