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R165 YNN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,115 mi
Last recorded134,115 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 YNN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,115 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

front springs corroded

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 23 Mar 2017 134,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs worn and corroded

front springs corroded

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

play in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,148 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f jacking point missing

oil leaks

play in both rear hub bushes

rear tyres very low

springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,099 miles

springs corroded

all brake discs worn and corroded

front flexy hoses deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f back plate missing

o/s/r exhaust heatshield loose

o/s/r hub top ball joint worn

oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2015 108,076 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

front flexy hoses deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f jacking point missing

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f back plate missing

o/s/r exhaust heatshield loose

o/s/r hub top ball joint worn

oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

springs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs (both) slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

n/s/f brake pad worn very low!!

o/s/r brake flexy hose perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pipes undersealed

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs (both) slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes undersealed

n/s/f brake pad worn very low!!

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r brake flexy hose perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pipes undersealed

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,192 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,509 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,807 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

getting rusty in places under car

Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,594 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,807 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,980 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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R165 YNN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R165 YNN, 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 R165 YNN registered?

R165 YNN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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