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R171 MDL

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,155 mi
Last recorded153,155 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 MDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 153,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 150,948 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 150,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 140,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009
Fail 10 Dec 2008

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

movement in rear hub link arm ball joints.

offside front tyre on wear limit.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 134,564 miles

both rear upper hub link arms have slight play in ball joints.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

inner rear brake pads getting thin.

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 131,178 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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R171 MDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R171 MDL, 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 R171 MDL registered?

R171 MDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R171 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 MDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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