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R447 DGN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,400 mi
Last recorded135,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 DGN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 135,400 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 135,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 129,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,521 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 129,096 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 129,096 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 126,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 124,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 120,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 107,860 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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R447 DGN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R447 DGN, 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 R447 DGN registered?

R447 DGN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R447 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 DGN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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