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R147 WLK

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,634 mi
Last recorded172,634 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 WLK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 172,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 165,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 165,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 155,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 146,002 miles

slight play in front steering

Pass 11 Sep 2009 125,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 111,656 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,587 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 97,587 miles

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

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

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 25 Aug 2006 90,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 73,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R147 WLK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R147 WLK, 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 R147 WLK registered?

R147 WLK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R147 WLK safe to buy?

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