1998 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · R688 AKR
1998 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 100,507 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
R688 AKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 100,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R688 AKR Mileage History
- 13/03/202498,701 mi
- 02/04/202498,704 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/202599,253 mi+549 mi
- 21/03/202599,255 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/2026100,507 mi+1,252 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R688 AKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 728 (R688 AKR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (curved one) (5”; “Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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