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R91 PHG

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 PHG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,554 miles

nearside rear link arm close to excess wear in outer bush

Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,554 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside inner link joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking

nearside rear link arm close to excess wear in outer bush

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,773 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,256 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 81,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,336 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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R91 PHG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R91 PHG, 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

How do I check the history of R91 PHG?

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What year was R91 PHG registered?

R91 PHG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R91 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 PHG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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