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R394 POE

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,635 mi
Last recorded159,635 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 POE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 159,635 miles

damage to o/s front bumper

Pass 4 Apr 2009 149,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 141,748 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 136,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 136,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 132,993 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 132,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2005 116,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 116,646 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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R394 POE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R394 POE, 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 R394 POE registered?

R394 POE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R394 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 POE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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