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R310 DWX

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,236 mi
Last recorded111,236 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 DWX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

Pass 14 May 2014
Pass 17 May 2013

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 103,235 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn nearside just acceptable

Pass 18 Jun 2011

brake pipes greased

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes greased

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 74,371 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges, close to wear limit

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,371 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges, close to wear limit

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 62,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,111 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2006 58,111 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R310 DWX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R310 DWX, 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 R310 DWX registered?

R310 DWX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R310 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 DWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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