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R39 KGF

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 KGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 124,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 123,531 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 122,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 120,930 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 120,920 miles

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 118,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,800 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 112,515 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 112,515 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,542 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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R39 KGF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R39 KGF, 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 R39 KGF registered?

R39 KGF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R39 KGF safe to buy?

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