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R822 ESU

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,068 mi
Last recorded120,068 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 ESU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 120,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 119,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 119,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 118,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 116,287 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 114,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 111,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,123 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 98,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,404 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 31,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

passengers front tyre cut on side wall

windscreen repair not flush

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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R822 ESU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R822 ESU, 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 R822 ESU registered?

R822 ESU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R822 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 ESU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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