CarVerify

Free Car Check

R680 EKK

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 EKK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018
Pass 27 Apr 2017

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 26 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2015
Pass 18 Sep 2014
Fail 18 Sep 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012
Pass 4 Oct 2011
Pass 7 Sep 2010 139,053 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 139,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,528 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,079 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R680 EKK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R680 EKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R680 EKK?

You can check the full history of R680 EKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R680 EKK registered?

R680 EKK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R680 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 EKK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R680 EKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R680 EKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.