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R796 KGN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,059 mi
Last recorded157,059 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KGN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside front lower control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 154,226 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 151,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 147,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 147,715 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,832 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre outer edge getting worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 138,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 135,170 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front lower control arm bush worn but not resulting any movement

Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 127,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 120,990 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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R796 KGN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R796 KGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R796 KGN registered?

R796 KGN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R796 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 KGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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