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R772 WBL

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,692 mi
Last recorded162,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 WBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2011 162,692 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 162,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 162,537 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 139,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 139,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 117,647 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 117,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,938 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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R772 WBL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R772 WBL, 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 R772 WBL registered?

R772 WBL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R772 WBL safe to buy?

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