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R5 MLJ

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,782 mi
Last recorded114,782 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 114,782 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,662 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,202 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,309 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,433 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 112,433 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,817 miles

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.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 111,817 miles

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.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 110,896 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,896 miles

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.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 108,397 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 106,469 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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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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