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R102 KMV

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 KMV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 98,893 miles

airbag light on

bonnet damage

nearside front foglight lens cracked

nearside front headlight lens cracked - temporary repair

offside front door sill trim insecure

offside front door trim rearwards protrusion - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet damage

nearside front foglight lens cracked

nearside front headlight lens cracked - temporary repair

offside front door sill trim insecure

offside front door trim rearwards protrusion - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake hose perishing

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2008 172,443 miles

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

nearside front foglight glass cracked

nearside front headlight glass cracked

nearside rear door damage

offside rear park brake (foot operated) efficiency low

offside rear tyre on limit - STRONG ADVICE

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 14 Jul 2008 172,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front foglight glass cracked

nearside front headlight glass cracked

nearside rear door damage

offside rear park brake (foot operated) efficiency low

offside rear tyre on limit - STRONG ADVICE

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,014 miles

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear hub bushes

Fail 30 Jun 2007 125,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear outer sidelight inoperative

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 74,311 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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R102 KMV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R102 KMV, 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.

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What year was R102 KMV registered?

R102 KMV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R102 KMV safe to buy?

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