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R373 AJN

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 AJN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 162,026 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 153,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 149,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 145,899 miles

All tyres wearing outer edges.

Both rear lamp lenses cracked.

Dash display faulty.

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

Intermittent stalling at idle.

Nearside front tyre slightly perished.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low in centre of tread.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 144,733 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 141,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 139,010 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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R373 AJN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R373 AJN, 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 R373 AJN registered?

R373 AJN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R373 AJN safe to buy?

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