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R831 FCX

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 FCX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,426 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,377 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,524 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 58,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,315 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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R831 FCX 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 R831 FCX, 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 R831 FCX registered?

R831 FCX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R831 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 FCX 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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