MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,631 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust touching support when moved
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
slight play in nearside inner steering arm
Centre exhaust heat shield rusty an loose
Homemade exhaust brackets fitted to both rear exhausts.
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust heat shield rusty an loose
Homemade exhaust brackets fitted to both rear exhausts.
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
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R249 KGG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R249 KGG, 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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R249 KGG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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