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R486 AYC

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,635 mi
Last recorded163,635 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 AYC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010 163,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 149,865 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 146,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front arch panel damaged

nearside front indicator cracked

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,643 miles

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

nearside front arch panel damaged

nearside front indicator cracked

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 12 Apr 2006 129,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 129,904 miles

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

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

both front brake reaction bushes split

front brake disc pads worn low.

near side front indicator cracked.

off side front fog lamp broken

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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R486 AYC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R486 AYC, 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 R486 AYC registered?

R486 AYC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R486 AYC safe to buy?

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