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R61 DBU

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 DBU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 138,411 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 138,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,324 miles

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

o/s fuel tank damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 133,497 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light illuminated

ns wiper split

os of fuel tank damaged appeared to have been jacked up on the tank no fuel leak detected

osr exhaust mount broken but exhaust is suppported

parking brake warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,281 miles

Brake warning light on.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 128,280 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake warning light on.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,885 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 118,838 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,052 miles

Park brake lever travel has little reserve.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 102,135 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,521 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R61 DBU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R61 DBU, 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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R61 DBU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R61 DBU safe to buy?

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