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R780 BLK

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 BLK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015
Pass 23 Oct 2014 147,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,349 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,667 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 122,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,974 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 105,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,794 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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R780 BLK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R780 BLK, 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 R780 BLK registered?

R780 BLK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R780 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 BLK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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