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R795 XBT

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,233 mi
Last recorded186,233 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 XBT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 186,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 186,232 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pads through to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick through to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 164,119 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 164,116 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,770 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 160,770 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 2,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner suspension arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,153 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 126,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,026 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 115,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 91,745 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 91,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

airbag light staying on

centre stop light not working

damage to offside mirror

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,669 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R795 XBT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R795 XBT, 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 R795 XBT registered?

R795 XBT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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