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A10 KKY

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,305 mi
Last recorded169,305 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KKY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 169,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r lower wishbone has excessive movement

Pass 13 Aug 2011 168,439 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 168,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2010 168,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on.

brake warning light on

off side rear shock is leaking slightly

rear brake pad warning light wires broken

self leveling monitor on off side front arm is broken

Fail 18 Jul 2008 162,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 162,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 157,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 146,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tread wear to inside edge of front tyres

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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A10 KKY is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A10 KKY, 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 A10 KKY registered?

A10 KKY is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is A10 KKY safe to buy?

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