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R435 EVH

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,814 mi
Last recorded121,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 EVH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 121,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 114,935 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 114,932 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,491 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 107,485 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear light glass cracked

both rear tyres ,low tread

offside catylst cover loose

oil leaks at engine and differential

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,862 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 79,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 79,828 miles

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

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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R435 EVH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R435 EVH, 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 R435 EVH registered?

R435 EVH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R435 EVH safe to buy?

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