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S128 DUP

1998 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 DUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 143,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 142,448 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 17 Apr 2014 142,383 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 135,014 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 135,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

complete under body has trays fitted

n/s & o/s rear arches has slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

tank strap has corrosion

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 125,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 121,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 120,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise diff oil leak

advise nsf tyre outer side wall

advise nsr and osr upper suspension arms slight play

advise osf anti roll bar rubbers split

advise osr tyre outer edge

advise travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Aug 2008 113,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 113,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 107,617 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,265 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S128 DUP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S128 DUP, 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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S128 DUP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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