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R252 KDL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 KDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,073 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 87,459 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,555 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,756 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 80,756 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 78,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front fog light broken

offside rear brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 2 May 2007 78,450 miles

offside front fog light broken

offside rear brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 4 May 2006 75,877 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 70,308 miles

Offside 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.

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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R252 KDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R252 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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What year was R252 KDL registered?

R252 KDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R252 KDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 KDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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