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R87 UBT

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 UBT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,159 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Outer wheel arches corroded both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & related components (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential leaking

Rear tyres both sides outer sidewall damage

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills & jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 125,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join both sides (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Outer wheel arches corroded both sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & related components (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential leaking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills & jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 124,208 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak & seapage from rear differentiial unit

front-to-rear fuel lines corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing a full corrosion check

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,169 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak & seapage from rear differentiial unit

front-to-rear fuel lines corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing a full corrosion check

Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,495 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak & rear differential leaking

fuel lines corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 121,495 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak & rear differential leaking

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from differential unit

Fail 8 Jan 2013 118,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

oil leak from differential unit

Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,612 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear differential unit

Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,612 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear differential unit

Fail 8 Nov 2011 114,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel lines corroded, not considered excessive

oil leak from engine and differential unit

plastic covers fitted underbody preventing a full corrosion inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak from diff

slight play in steering rack link arm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 107,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak from diff

slight play in steering rack link arm

Pass 29 May 2009 106,161 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2008 104,482 miles

slight leak from pwer steering

Fail 27 May 2008 104,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

slight leak from pwer steering

Fail 1 Jun 2007 102,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 102,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 101,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Jun 2006 101,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres worn to 3mm

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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R87 UBT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R87 UBT, 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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R87 UBT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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