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R778 KMR

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 KMR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,477 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering cross rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 100,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering cross rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

underbody and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,361 miles

slight play in steering cross linkage joints

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,754 miles

Engine covers & undertrays obscure view of some components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake only just passed.

Rusty underneath in places.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,754 miles

Engine covers & undertrays obscure view of some components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake only just passed.

Rusty underneath in places.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,108 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES RUBBING VERY SLIGHTLY ON FULL STEERING LOCK

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALLJOINT GAITOR SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VERY SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,582 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,116 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,682 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f outer brake pad getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

crack in o/s/r light lense not yet exposing white light

slight play in o/s/r lower arm rear bush

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,170 miles

crack in o/s brake light lense not yet exposing white light

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play in o/s/r lower arm outer rear bush

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,321 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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R778 KMR 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 75%.

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 R778 KMR, 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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R778 KMR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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