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R485 HUD

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 HUD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016
Fail 18 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 147,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 142,894 miles

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are wearing.

Nail in the N/S/F tyre.

Play in the O/S/R wheel is near the limit.

Slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.

Slight play in the N/S/F and N/S/R wheels.

The N/S mirror is slightly loose.

The N/S/R alloy has a small bash in it.

The N/S/R tyre is right on the limit on the inside edge.

The front tyres are badly rubbing when on full lock.

The rear bush on both the front drag links are starting to split.

The rear number plate is badly deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 142,877 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are wearing.

Play in the O/S/R wheel is near the limit.

Slight play in the N/S/F and N/S/R wheels.

Slight warp and imbalance in the front brakes.

The N/S mirror is slightly loose.

The N/S/R alloy has a small bash in it.

The N/S/R tyre is right on the limit on the inside edge.

The front brake discs are getting low.

The front tyres are badly rubbing when on full lock.

The rear bush on both the front drag links are starting to split.

The rear number plate is badly deteriorating.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 137,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 137,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 133,075 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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R485 HUD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R485 HUD, 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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R485 HUD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R485 HUD shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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