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R385 XYB

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,618 mi
Last recorded166,618 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 XYB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 166,618 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 166,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s rear tyre as surface cracks

Pass 7 Feb 2012 161,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 161,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 154,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 148,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 148,996 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 141,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 133,901 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 133,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,841 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 126,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 121,052 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 121,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front rear discs showing signs of wear acceptable aat time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2005 121,029 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front screen cracked on offside edge

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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R385 XYB is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R385 XYB, 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 R385 XYB registered?

R385 XYB is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R385 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 XYB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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