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R96 BGV

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,552 mi
Last recorded159,552 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 BGV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 159,552 miles

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

n/s antie roll bar link arm worn

Pass 26 Jun 2010 145,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 137,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,958 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side head light is misted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 130,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 130,780 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 126,314 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 126,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R96 BGV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R96 BGV, 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 R96 BGV registered?

R96 BGV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R96 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 BGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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