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R206 STA

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,228 mi
Last recorded186,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 STA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 186,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 181,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 181,784 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 172,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 171,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 161,551 miles

rear springs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 153,085 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(3.0mm)

Offside rear tyre worn very close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 140,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag lamp on

n/s/f anti/roll bar drop link boot split

Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,777 miles

both front tyres have torsion marks to outer sidewalls

front and rear brake discs worn

unable to see front pads

Pass 19 Oct 2009 111,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot split on n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 17 Nov 2008 106,937 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 101,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 101,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,575 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 93,251 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R206 STA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R206 STA, 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 R206 STA registered?

R206 STA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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