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R930 RAO

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,042 mi
Last recorded154,042 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 RAO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 154,042 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 154,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 138,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,408 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre perished

slight movement in nearside steering

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,199 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,917 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 111,479 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 105,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 98,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 82,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 82,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 76,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2007 76,203 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2006 70,072 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 63,924 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R930 RAO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R930 RAO, 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

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What year was R930 RAO registered?

R930 RAO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R930 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 RAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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