1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · R646 BJO
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 101,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,309 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
R646 BJO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 101,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R646 BJO Mileage History
- 03/11/2021101,309 mi
- 05/11/2021101,309 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R646 BJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 728 (R646 BJO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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