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S146 DEU

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,788 mi
Last recorded178,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 DEU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 178,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 169,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 148,730 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 148,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 138,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 123,963 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,531 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 98,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,973 miles

Slight play in n/s/r upper and lower suspension arm joints.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 81,792 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,684 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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S146 DEU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S146 DEU, 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 S146 DEU registered?

S146 DEU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S146 DEU safe to buy?

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