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R113 RBD

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,390 mi
Last recorded50,390 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 RBD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has some corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,729 miles

vehicle fitted with an under tray obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 May 2018 47,088 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,369 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 44,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper / rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper / rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside inner tail light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,918 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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R113 RBD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R113 RBD, 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 R113 RBD registered?

R113 RBD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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