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R680 TAC

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,675 mi
Last recorded195,675 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 TAC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 195,675 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 195,675 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 192,972 miles

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

power steering pipes poor,rear coil springs rusty,oil leaks,front tyres wearing on edges,ns door mirror closed,

Pass 24 Jun 2008 192,972 miles

power steering pipes poor,rear coil springs rusty,oil leaks,front tyres wearing on edges,ns door mirror closed,

Pass 21 Jun 2007 179,410 miles

engine under cover fitted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 163,600 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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R680 TAC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R680 TAC, 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

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What year was R680 TAC registered?

R680 TAC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R680 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 TAC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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