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R981VKJ
Year1998
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power190 BHP
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BMW 728I

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 728I
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 140 mph
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 190 BHP
Max. torque 280 Nm at 3.950 rpm
Engine capacity 2.793 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 17.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 35.3 mpg
Consumption combined 24.8 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 3
Date 2022-10-14
Pictures 21
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 2
Date 2022-07-20
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-09-15
Pictures 29
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-08
MOT pass rate
58 %
MOT passed 14
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 45
Total items failed 32
MOT #24 2023-08-09 07:34
MOT test number 215449086597
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-08
MOT #23 2022-05-17 12:29
MOT test number 893710053097
Result Passed
MOT #22 2021-06-24 14:16
MOT test number 652544562504
Result Passed
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MOT #21 2021-06-22 15:54
MOT test number 766553591126
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MOT #20 2019-05-14 12:55
MOT test number 488758684763
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Advice
Rear suspension arms starting to rust
Advice
Minor exhaust blow
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MOT #19 2019-05-08 12:01
MOT test number 140025247845
Result Failed
Advice
Rear suspension arms starting to rust
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Minor exhaust blow
Fail
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #18 2018-05-02 13:06
MOT test number 490055480108
Result Passed
Advice
Offside rear coil spring rusty
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #17 2018-04-27 15:05
MOT test number 954552784953
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside rear coil spring rusty
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MOT #16 2018-03-29 09:52
MOT test number 143291720922
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside rear spring rusty
Advice
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Advice
Nearside rear spring broken
Advice
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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MOT #15 2017-01-17 12:46
MOT test number 330849491803
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
MOT #14 2017-01-16 10:47
MOT test number 702843563882
Result Failed
Fail
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus splits in bald part of tyre (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
Advice
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)
MOT #13 2015-07-17 16:10
MOT test number 528028295122
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #12 2015-07-17 12:50
MOT test number 976238595189
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Notice
Nearside rear brake slightly binding
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
MOT #11 2014-07-21 16:30
MOT test number 309312404493
Result Passed
MOT #10 2014-07-15 11:48
MOT test number 208886394149
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Notice
Pad warning light on
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Notice
Diff oil leak
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MOT #9 2013-05-29 12:02
MOT test number 525779843116
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Notice
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Notice
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
MOT #8 2012-05-29 10:44
MOT test number 795990452132
Result Passed
Notice
O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Notice
Rear diff small leak
MOT #7 2011-05-31 15:38
MOT test number 999211151178
Result Passed
Notice
Engine oil low
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #6 2011-05-31 15:38
MOT test number 598451951184
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Notice
Engine oil low
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MOT #5 2010-04-12 17:05
MOT test number 664242900157
Result Passed
Notice
Steering need tracking
MOT #4 2010-04-10 09:48
MOT test number 844370700100
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Steering need tracking
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #3 2009-04-02 15:07
MOT test number 794032399037
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/f shock slightly weak
MOT #2 2007-10-31 15:55
MOT test number 410494707420
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-10-31 15:41
MOT test number 450534207345
Result Failed
Notice
O/s/f seat belt lock samtimes jams
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 November 2019
MOT Expires: 8 August 2024
Tax status 1 November 2019
Days left 1639 days too late
MOT expiry date 8 August 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 1998-01-02
Last registration 2023-08-09
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Registration #1 1998-01-02 22 mi
Registration #2 2007-10-31 48.388 mi
Registration #3 2007-10-31 48.388 mi
Registration #4 2009-04-02 54.235 mi
Registration #5 2010-04-10 60.110 mi
Registration #6 2010-04-12 60.110 mi
Registration #7 2011-05-31 65.666 mi
Registration #8 2012-05-29 69.200 mi
Registration #9 2013-05-29 72.496 mi
Registration #10 2014-07-15 75.875 mi
Registration #11 2014-07-21 75.971 mi
Registration #12 2015-07-17 78.569 mi
Registration #13 2015-07-17 78.569 mi
Registration #14 2017-01-16 81.872 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1862 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4984 mm
Wheel base 2930 mm
Kerb weight 1710 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 85 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of axles 2
Engine number 36451834

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