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R818 AKR

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 AKR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 151,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 150,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 149,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 149,808 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 147,370 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 145,580 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 121,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,694 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 106,002 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 102,817 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 102,817 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 90,087 miles

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

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Fail 9 May 2013 90,087 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 10 May 2012 87,665 miles

both rear tyres are worn very close to limit

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 9 May 2012 87,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres are worn very close to limit

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 5 May 2011 83,660 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 83,660 miles

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

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2mm)

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2010 76,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limit (215/65/R16 98H goodyear eagle nct 5)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,756 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limit (215/65/R16 98H goodyear eagle nct 5)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,849 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,375 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 May 2006 41,991 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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R818 AKR is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R818 AKR, 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 R818 AKR registered?

R818 AKR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R818 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 AKR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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