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R63 OSN

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 OSN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded but not yet sharp

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,252 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,235 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,737 miles

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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R63 OSN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R63 OSN, 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 R63 OSN registered?

R63 OSN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R63 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 OSN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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