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S104 RVG

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 RVG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 1 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mileage not displayed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2012

all brake pipes covered in grease

slight play to both track rod ends

unable to read milage fault on display

Pass 10 Dec 2011 136,073 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

feul tank has heavey corrosiofuel tank corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Dec 2010 130,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 129,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 129,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 125,464 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,316 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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S104 RVG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S104 RVG, 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 S104 RVG registered?

S104 RVG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S104 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 RVG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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