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R816 BEY

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,021 mi
Last recorded130,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 BEY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 130,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2014 129,596 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2013 100,303 miles
Fail 12 May 2013 100,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,403 miles

slight knock from steering idler area

Fail 26 Apr 2012 86,403 miles

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

slight knock from steering idler area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,125 miles

nearside front anti roll link arm boot has small split

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear inner brake pad looking low

Pass 19 Apr 2007
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,344 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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R816 BEY 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 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 R816 BEY, 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 R816 BEY registered?

R816 BEY is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R816 BEY safe to buy?

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