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R562 LGT

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,470 mi
Last recorded146,470 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 LGT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 146,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2009 122,583 miles

rocket cover gasket is leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2009 122,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rocket cover gasket is leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,534 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 102,527 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R562 LGT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R562 LGT, 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 R562 LGT registered?

R562 LGT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R562 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 LGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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