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K44 CPA

1998 BMW 728

Maroon Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,554 mi
Last recorded199,554 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 CPA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 199,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 195,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 192,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 192,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 187,213 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 187,213 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 178,775 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 169,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 169,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 151,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 132,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2009 120,350 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 87,877 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 112,849 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,751 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K44 CPA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Maroon with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K44 CPA, 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 K44 CPA registered?

K44 CPA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is K44 CPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 CPA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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