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R823 KMV

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 KMV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,907 miles

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

rear axle oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear axle oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,229 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,819 miles

offside rear light lens water contaminated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,196 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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R823 KMV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R823 KMV, 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

How do I check the history of R823 KMV?

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What year was R823 KMV registered?

R823 KMV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R823 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 KMV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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