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R427 VJB

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,379 mi
Last recorded142,379 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 VJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,379 miles

Both rear lamp lens slight damage.

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 142,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear lamp lens slight damage.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,528 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Outer tail light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner tail light not working

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Feb 2016 137,528 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Outer tail light not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner tail light not working

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly deteriorated

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 129,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 129,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 125,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 119,758 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 114,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 114,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,005 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,753 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,457 miles

o/s front tyre small cuts on inner wall

rear brake pipes & front to rears slight corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2006 75,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,664 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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R427 VJB is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R427 VJB, 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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R427 VJB is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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