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R397 EDL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 EDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 90,403 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 75,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017
Fail 3 Apr 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

front and rear flexi hoses perishing

tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2013
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,756 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,972 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,281 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to perrish and split

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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R397 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R397 EDL, 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 R397 EDL registered?

R397 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R397 EDL safe to buy?

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