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R561 GFL

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 GFL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2022 141,289 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,317 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,013 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under side engine cover

Pass 19 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under side engine cover

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under side engine cover

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 121,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 120,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 116,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 113,230 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 80,125 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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R561 GFL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R561 GFL, 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 R561 GFL registered?

R561 GFL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R561 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 GFL shows 18 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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