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R402 YTF

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,978 mi
Last recorded150,978 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 YTF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 150,978 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 150,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 140,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 132,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2015 123,821 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 123,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 102,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 90,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,801 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

smell of gas (lpg)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,769 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 43,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,987 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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R402 YTF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R402 YTF, 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 R402 YTF registered?

R402 YTF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R402 YTF safe to buy?

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