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R37 AYG

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 AYG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 139,408 miles

Over inflation of both rear tyres has caused more wear to the centres.

Rear diff seal leaking oil.

o/s hand brake has lower effort than n/s

Fail 14 May 2009 139,221 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Over inflation of both rear tyres has caused more wear to the centres.

Rear diff seal leaking oil.

Pass 15 May 2008 128,306 miles

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s

slight play in n/s front steering idler arm bush

Pass 14 May 2007 117,621 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 117,621 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 105,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 105,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

near side rear light lense full of water

oil leak

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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R37 AYG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R37 AYG, 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 R37 AYG registered?

R37 AYG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R37 AYG safe to buy?

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