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R524 LCG

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,115 mi
Last recorded125,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 LCG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 125,115 miles

front & rear brakes discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes to rear brake hoses corroded

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight front brake imbalance

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

toe bar ball hitch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 125,086 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front number plate marked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes to brake hoses corroded

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight front brake imbalance

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,054 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front & rear brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded & both rear to hoses corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

plastic trays on underside of vehicle unable to check correctly

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 125,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

front & rear brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded & both rear to hoses corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

plastic trays on underside of vehicle unable to check correctly

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2010 125,022 miles

n/s/r brake hose starting to perish

n/s/r sill damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight front brake imbalance

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 May 2009 115,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,339 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 102,335 miles

Nearside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 90,923 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 90,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,701 miles

offside front fog lamp glass is broken

rear number plate is discoloured

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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R524 LCG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R524 LCG, 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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What year was R524 LCG registered?

R524 LCG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R524 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 LCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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