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R296 PPE

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,830 mi
Last recorded89,830 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 PPE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 89,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,263 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,657 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,655 miles

Both rear lights have condensation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,594 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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R296 PPE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R296 PPE, 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

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What year was R296 PPE registered?

R296 PPE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R296 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 PPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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