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R315 BWL

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,779 mi
Last recorded113,779 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 BWL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,261 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 100,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,036 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 May 2009 97,032 miles

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

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

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs slightly piied

Pass 16 May 2008 92,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 87,177 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 25 May 2006 82,143 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 82,143 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R315 BWL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R315 BWL, 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 R315 BWL registered?

R315 BWL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R315 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 BWL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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