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S114 XDP

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 XDP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 125,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 125,829 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 119,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,789 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 117,785 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,579 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,569 miles

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 101,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch lock sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,903 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 93,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 84,487 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 May 2005 76,462 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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S114 XDP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S114 XDP, 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 S114 XDP registered?

S114 XDP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S114 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 XDP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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