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R146 AHK

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,651 mi
Last recorded151,651 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 AHK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 151,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 151,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 149,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 147,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 145,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 143,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 140,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 138,414 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 135,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 135,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 133,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 128,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 120,758 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jul 2010 114,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low but not to excess

Pass 5 Jul 2010 114,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing low but not to excess

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,444 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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R146 AHK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue 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 R146 AHK, 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 R146 AHK registered?

R146 AHK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R146 AHK safe to buy?

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