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S164 BPH

1998 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 BPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2011 132,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 126,523 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 120,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 110,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2007 101,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 85,573 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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S164 BPH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S164 BPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S164 BPH registered?

S164 BPH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S164 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 BPH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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