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Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear aluminium arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both outer mirror units poor condition
Corrosion to both rear inner / outer sill areas
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear hand brake only just met limit
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear hand brake only just met limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/rear outer seat belt catch inop
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/rear outer seat belt catch inop
centre rear brake light inop
ns outer seat belt catch faulty
nsr upper wishbone arm ball joint slight play
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R273 GEU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R273 GEU, 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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R273 GEU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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