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R778 VTF

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,182 mi
Last recorded117,182 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 VTF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,182 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,180 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,569 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 109,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre outer edge of tread depth low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,473 miles

O/S/R tyre outer edge of tread depth low

Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,955 miles

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

squeakto osr suspension

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,955 miles

squeakto osr suspension

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,084 miles

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

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

nsf tyre at legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,294 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 51,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside bonnet catch sticking

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 VTF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R778 VTF, 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 R778 VTF registered?

R778 VTF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R778 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 VTF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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