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R133 LGN

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 LGN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,449 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside front safety catch faulty

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front rear control arm bushers splitting up

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,435 miles

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

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,371 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,337 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,171 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 30 Apr 2010 69,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,523 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,599 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 22 Apr 2006 49,158 miles

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

nearside flexi brake pipe rubbing on suspention

offside front door not openning properly

slight condensation on nearside rear lamp

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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R133 LGN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R133 LGN, 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 R133 LGN registered?

R133 LGN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R133 LGN safe to buy?

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