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R345 PDD

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,000 mi
Last recorded169,000 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 PDD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 169,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 169,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 160,887 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 152,303 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 152,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 143,899 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 134,093 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 116,901 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 105,428 miles

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

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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R345 PDD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue 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 R345 PDD, 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 R345 PDD registered?

R345 PDD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R345 PDD safe to buy?

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