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R558 DOS

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,750 mi
Last recorded169,750 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 DOS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 169,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 167,509 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 167,479 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 163,607 miles

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

slight play n/s/ steering idler

Pass 4 Jan 2010 157,640 miles

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 6 Jan 2009 148,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 141,480 miles

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. rear brake discs pitted. 3. n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 133,739 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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R558 DOS is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R558 DOS, 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 R558 DOS registered?

R558 DOS is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R558 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 DOS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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