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R978 HDL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,181 mi
Last recorded34,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 HDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 34,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 33,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 27,677 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 27,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 27,218 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,693 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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R978 HDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R978 HDL, 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 R978 HDL registered?

R978 HDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R978 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 HDL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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