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R610 LGT

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,986 mi
Last recorded134,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 LGT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 134,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front perrished on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear perrished on outer edge of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,348 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 127,922 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 127,922 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012
Fail 7 Sep 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear sidelight working in different position to nearside

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 10,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 109,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,303 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 100,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,695 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 85,450 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 85,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

advise when doing lock to lock there is a squeeking noise but has no play in joints in my opinion vehicle needs lubrication

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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R610 LGT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R610 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 R610 LGT registered?

R610 LGT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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