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R486 OSR

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 OSR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,359 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 112,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,922 miles

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

all brake pipes have a protective coating of grease at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 88,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 88,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 78,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,052 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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R486 OSR 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 90%.

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 R486 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

R486 OSR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R486 OSR safe to buy?

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