MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,782 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.F SUSPENSION-BALL JOINTS BOOTS SPLIT/MINOR PLAY.STEERING MINOR PLAY.NOISE PARK BRAKE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE MINOR DAMAGE.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.F SUSPENSION-BALL JOINTS BOOTS SPLIT/MINOR PLAY.STEERING MINOR PLAY.NOISE PARK BRAKE.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE MINOR DAMAGE.
O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ROLL BAR LINK.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING ROLL BAR LINK.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.O/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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R5 MLJ 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 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 R5 MLJ, 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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R5 MLJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 20 November 1998.
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