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R384 MWV

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,924 mi
Last recorded201,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 MWV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 201,924 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 201,924 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 199,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 197,303 miles

offside front fog light lens damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 197,303 miles

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

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

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 194,592 miles

engine slight oil leak

nearside front fog light missing

slight front bumper damage

Fail 19 Sep 2011 194,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

engine slight oil leak

nearside front fog light missing

slight front bumper damage

Pass 25 Sep 2010 191,539 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front link bar slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 186,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 178,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front outer washer jet not working

Pass 4 Oct 2007 169,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coolant level indicator on

cracks in front screen

front to rear fuel pipes damaged

number plates deteriorating

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2007 169,592 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coolant level indicator on

cracks in front screen

front to rear fuel pipes damaged

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 155,338 miles

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

number plates deteriating

o/s/r inner side light not working

slight damage to front to rear fuel lines

slight play n/s/f steering idler

slight play n/s/r lower hub bush

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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R384 MWV 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 69.2%.

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 R384 MWV, 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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R384 MWV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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