1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · R201 AAB
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 192,245 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R201 AAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 192,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R201 AAB Mileage History
- 24/07/2024185,594 mi
- 29/07/2024185,792 mi+198 mi
- 30/07/2025188,867 mi+3,075 mi
- 12/08/2025188,889 mi+22 mi
- 23/07/2026192,245 mi+3,356 mi
Average of roughly 3,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R201 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (R201 AAB) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion to sill within 3”; “Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hb cable defective (1.1.15 (a))”.
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