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P111 TRP

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 TRP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 90,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank connector (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank connector (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020
Pass 17 Sep 2019

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,582 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,321 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 18 Jul 2011 47,171 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 27 Jul 2010 44,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,984 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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P111 TRP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P111 TRP, 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

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What year was P111 TRP registered?

P111 TRP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is P111 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 TRP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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