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R257 FHD

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 FHD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 165,783 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 165,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,014 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,115 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,006 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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R257 FHD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R257 FHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R257 FHD?

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What year was R257 FHD registered?

R257 FHD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R257 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 FHD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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