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R188 SRU

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,560 mi
Last recorded208,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 SRU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 208,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 208,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 199,246 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 184,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 150,656 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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R188 SRU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R188 SRU, 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 R188 SRU registered?

R188 SRU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R188 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 SRU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R188 SRU have outstanding finance?

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