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R434 SLA

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 SLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,179 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,801 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,662 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 23 Jul 2015 61,612 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,612 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,437 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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R434 SLA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R434 SLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R434 SLA registered?

R434 SLA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R434 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 SLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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