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R877 AAW

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 AAW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 155,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 149,336 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 141,608 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 141,608 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 131,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 131,307 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R877 AAW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R877 AAW, 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 R877 AAW registered?

R877 AAW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R877 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 AAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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