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S115 AJW

1998 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 AJW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 147,056 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 131,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,888 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,326 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 107,324 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,155 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,833 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,335 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 73,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside grill insecure. Cable tied!

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,460 miles

Nearside grill insecure. Cable tied!

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,603 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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S115 AJW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S115 AJW, 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 S115 AJW registered?

S115 AJW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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