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R495 MEH

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,657 mi
Last recorded184,657 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 MEH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 184,657 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 181,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,376 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 174,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 166,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 159,681 miles

all tyres outer wall deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2011 148,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 148,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 137,031 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 137,031 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 124,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,548 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 109,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 102,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 102,755 miles

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?

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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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.

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