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R752 KGN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 KGN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,914 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

Fail 24 Aug 2012 121,914 miles

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

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)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 118,959 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 118,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

both rear tyres wearing low on tread and on inner edge

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,367 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 111,415 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 108,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,536 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 104,330 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

high rear brake uneven application

Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,247 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

front index plate cracked but readable

rear stop lights bulb holders changed during test due to dullness of lights

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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R752 KGN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R752 KGN, 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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R752 KGN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R752 KGN safe to buy?

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