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R865 BKK

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,101 mi
Last recorded102,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 BKK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,238 miles

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

both sides rear tyres starting to wear thin on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 77,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,905 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 53,905 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 49,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,286 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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R865 BKK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R865 BKK, 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 R865 BKK registered?

R865 BKK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R865 BKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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