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S132 NRN

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 NRN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,268 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 108,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,256 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc inner faces corroding

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs corroded on inner edges

o/s/r,n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2010 90,611 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,590 miles

Corrsioin around fuel filler kneck on fuel tank

Front brake discs corroded, will need replacing next time brake pads are needed

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm ball-joint

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,400 miles

Slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint, and offside rear lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,384 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 77,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 77,725 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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S132 NRN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S132 NRN, 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 S132 NRN registered?

S132 NRN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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