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R4 LCO

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 LCO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Offside Rear heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

4x Exhaust back box rubbers collapsed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017

Both rear exhaust rubbers perished but still support the exhaust adequately

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 chips outside zone a but all 3 smaller than 40mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake tight to turn by hand

offside front brake tight to turn by hand

Pass 21 May 2014

N/S Rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Pass 14 May 2013

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 May 2012

slight bind nearside front brake

slight cracking to tread of offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011
Fail 13 May 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 180,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 172,675 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 172,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 163,631 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 153,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 142,062 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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R4 LCO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R4 LCO, 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 R4 LCO registered?

R4 LCO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R4 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 LCO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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