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R202 NNJ

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,450 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,811 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,602 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,571 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,519 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 16 May 2014

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

rear light lenses cracked

Fail 13 May 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

rear light lenses cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 72,335 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2012 72,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 67,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2010 63,419 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

o/s stop lamp slightly dim

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2009 57,737 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 51,439 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,417 miles

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

all other tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,723 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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R202 NNJ is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R202 NNJ, 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 R202 NNJ registered?

R202 NNJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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