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R930 TPY

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,995 mi
Last recorded155,995 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 155,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Dec 2010 155,992 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 30 Nov 2009 146,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 139,960 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 139,960 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 133,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 133,321 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 124,160 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 124,160 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 111,638 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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R930 TPY is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R930 TPY, 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 R930 TPY registered?

R930 TPY is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R930 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 TPY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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