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R98 AEV

1997 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 AEV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020
Pass 3 Sep 2019

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer hand brake cable rusted outer side

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015

metal brake pipes corroding in places

n/s/f tyre tread cracking 235/60/16

Fail 2 Jul 2014

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake outer cables deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,594 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen

fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,953 miles

crack in n/s/f bottom windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 99,909 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 94,406 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 94,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre showing cords

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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R98 AEV is a 1997 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 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 R98 AEV, 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 29 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R98 AEV is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R98 AEV 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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