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R378 WLC

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 WLC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 103,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,867 miles

Bothsides front Tyres worn outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering Intermidate arm bushworn slight free play (yellow marked)

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

Offside front Tyres worn low inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front steering idle arm has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,928 miles

near side front steering idle arm has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,993 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 61,603 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 56,619 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,729 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 50,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R378 WLC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

R378 WLC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R378 WLC safe to buy?

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