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R243 KDL

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

186,036 mi
Last recorded186,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 KDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 186,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 186,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 182,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 172,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 163,591 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2020 163,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 153,297 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 153,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,468 miles

under cover fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 146,467 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

under cover fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 144,775 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre wall

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 138,093 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 138,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,308 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2014 129,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre tread low on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012

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

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 103,249 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight oil leak from gearbox propshaft seal.

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken, system still secure.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,365 miles

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

N/S/R fog lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

damage to O/S/R lamp cluster

water ingress into rear light clusters

Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R fog lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to O/S/R lamp cluster

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,392 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,319 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 84,319 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 70,598 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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R243 KDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R243 KDL, 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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R243 KDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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