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S160 AMD

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 AMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

anti roll bar missing

Fail 6 Nov 2023 105,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

anti roll bar missing

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,332 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 101,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 91,445 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,312 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated, but brake pads all ok

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,291 miles

Brake wear sensor illuminated

Pass 13 May 2016 78,760 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,374 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Brake warning light flickered on during test, brakes may require adjustment or repair

Lower than expected nearside rear handbrake effort, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,589 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 71,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,082 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 58,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 55,294 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,030 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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S160 AMD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S160 AMD, 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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S160 AMD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S160 AMD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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