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R378 ULK

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

227,628 mi
Last recorded227,628 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 ULK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 227,628 miles

Offside Front door minor damage

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 22 Mar 2022

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 14 Mar 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

osf brake disc back plate insecure

outer to inner sills rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2021 208,961 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Handbrake just met requirement at 17%

Offside Rear Handbrake outer cable heavily corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 208,961 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To both rear wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake just met requirement at 17%

Offside Rear Handbrake outer cable heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020
Pass 8 Mar 2019
Pass 6 Mar 2018
Fail 6 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 172,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 167,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,239 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable rusted and corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 158,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable rusted and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 148,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 139,900 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 132,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 125,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,944 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,944 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 24 Dec 2008 110,028 miles

both rear brake hoses badley perished

Pass 17 Dec 2007 100,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 89,939 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 89,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,028 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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R378 ULK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R378 ULK, 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 R378 ULK registered?

R378 ULK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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