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R981 FEX

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 FEX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 127,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 123,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 113,505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 112,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2008 104,837 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 100,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,130 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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R981 FEX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R981 FEX, 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 R981 FEX registered?

R981 FEX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R981 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 FEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R981 FEX have outstanding finance?

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