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R867 CEW

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 CEW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,449 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,625 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 7,625 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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R867 CEW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R867 CEW, 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 R867 CEW registered?

R867 CEW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R867 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 CEW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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