MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres outer wall deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
at the time of test under body panels fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R495 MEH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R495 MEH, 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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R495 MEH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R495 MEH safe to buy?
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