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R739 NSO

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 NSO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,606 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,297 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 107,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2010 99,464 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2010 99,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 90,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 79,958 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 79,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,261 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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R739 NSO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green 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 R739 NSO, 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 R739 NSO registered?

R739 NSO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R739 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 NSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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