1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · P35 RYY
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 1997. Recorded mileage 118,895 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P35 RYY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 118,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P35 RYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (P35 RYY) between May 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P35 RYY Mileage History
- 23/05/200675,223 mi
- 27/09/200677,133 mi+1,910 mi
- 29/09/200677,139 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/200781,240 mi+4,101 mi
- 30/09/200884,754 mi+3,514 mi
- 09/09/200986,869 mi+2,115 mi
- 10/09/200986,869 mi
- 27/09/201089,870 mi+3,001 mi
- 16/09/201191,449 mi+1,579 mi
- 01/11/201191,461 mi+12 mi
- 04/10/201298,398 mi+6,937 mi
- 05/10/201298,467 mi+69 mi
- 04/07/2014102,635 mi+4,168 mi
- 15/07/2014102,635 mi
- 14/05/2015105,230 mi+2,595 mi
- 11/05/2016106,961 mi+1,731 mi
- 03/05/2017112,013 mi+5,052 mi
- 18/11/2019114,671 mi+2,658 mi
- 19/11/2019114,672 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/2020115,528 mi+856 mi
- 13/11/2021116,295 mi+767 mi
- 14/11/2022117,083 mi+788 mi
- 16/11/2023117,893 mi+810 mi
- 13/11/2024118,449 mi+556 mi
- 13/11/2025118,737 mi+288 mi
- 22/10/2026118,895 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 2,139 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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