MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
slight leak from pwer steering
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
slight leak from pwer steering
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)
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres worn to 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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