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R895 PDD

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,923 mi
Last recorded178,923 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 PDD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 178,923 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 178,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF & NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 177,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both sill ends/lower wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 177,885 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both sill ends/lower wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2017 173,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt catch not working

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 173,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear seat belt catch not working

Pass 7 Mar 2016 170,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both brake pipes by fuel tank corroded

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

front number plate near deterioration limit

grinding noise inside both rear discs

handbrake reading low 19% min 16%

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 167,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 158,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 155,202 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 148,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 142,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 135,605 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 135,605 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 126,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 119,436 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 110,488 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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R895 PDD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R895 PDD, 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 R895 PDD registered?

R895 PDD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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