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P5 TDC

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 TDC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 153,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 153,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

steeering idler worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 144,546 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 144,112 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2007 126,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 118,939 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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P5 TDC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P5 TDC, 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 P5 TDC registered?

P5 TDC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P5 TDC safe to buy?

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