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R559 CHL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,907 mi
Last recorded94,907 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 CHL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,611 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,715 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,962 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,248 miles

sliht damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,278 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,174 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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R559 CHL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R559 CHL, 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

How do I check the history of R559 CHL?

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What year was R559 CHL registered?

R559 CHL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R559 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 CHL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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