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KLM 585N

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,672 mi
Last recorded124,672 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLM 585N
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,672 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,670 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,517 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 122,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 124,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,596 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,887 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 86,533 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,915 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,734 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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KLM 585N is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KLM 585N, 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 KLM 585N registered?

KLM 585N is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KLM 585N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLM 585N shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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