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R37 FTM

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,657 mi
Last recorded196,657 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 FTM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 196,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 190,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,212 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,212 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 80,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 80,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,055 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,957 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 74,957 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,029 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 70,029 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 67,525 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 67,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 64,491 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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R37 FTM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FTM, 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 FTM registered?

R37 FTM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R37 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 FTM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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