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N3 CPG

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 CPG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,137 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,553 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,120 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 78,119 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 72,251 miles

All Tyres Cracked

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 72,251 miles

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

All Tyres Cracked

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,529 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 68,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,429 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 38,185 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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N3 CPG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N3 CPG, 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 N3 CPG registered?

N3 CPG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is N3 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 CPG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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