1997 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · R86 AWT
1997 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1997. Recorded mileage 156,937 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,937 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
R86 AWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 156,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R86 AWT Mileage History
- 04/09/2023144,835 mi
- 11/09/2023144,838 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/2024151,630 mi+6,792 mi
- 13/09/2024151,634 mi+4 mi
- 28/07/2025156,937 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 6,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R86 AWT 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 (R86 AWT) between September 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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