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R568 LPG

1998 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,151 mi
Last recorded114,151 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 LPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 111,024 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 111,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,469 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 105,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 96,680 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet inop, offside washer jet covering both sides of screen

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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R568 LPG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R568 LPG, 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 R568 LPG registered?

R568 LPG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R568 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R568 LPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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