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R336 LPH

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 LPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,270 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

n/s door mirror housing broken and slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

n/s door mirror housing broken and slightly insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,453 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Front tyres uneven wear.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 80,639 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,149 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 76,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 64,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 64,524 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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R336 LPH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R336 LPH, 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 R336 LPH registered?

R336 LPH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R336 LPH safe to buy?

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