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ONR 660

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,945 mi
Last recorded96,945 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONR 660
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 96,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 96,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,364 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 87,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,538 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,515 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer support hangers broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,635 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,115 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,258 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,498 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,064 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,559 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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ONR 660 is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 114,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONR 660, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONR 660?

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What year was ONR 660 registered?

ONR 660 is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ONR 660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONR 660 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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