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B7 AME

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AME
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 88,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,844 miles

metal power steering pipe from steering box to oil cooler badly corroded and only just meets the minimum test criteria at time of test,slight dampness at 2 power steering hoses at fluid resevoir

nsr indicator fading to white, osr nsr lamp units cracked,osf metal brake pipe corroding,osf nsf tyres wearing on outer edges.

play detected in osr nsr lower susspension arm outer bushes,nsr upper rear susspension arm outer ball joint and osr upper front susspension arm inner bush

slight play detected in osf nsf steering/ susspension components but not considered excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,707 miles

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

nearside lower suspension arm starting to corrode

nearside rear lamp has watewr ingress

offside rear lamp cracked and has water ingress

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,623 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,605 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 69,545 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,696 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,159 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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B7 AME is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B7 AME, 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 B7 AME registered?

B7 AME is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is B7 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 AME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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