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S168 HDV

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,379 mi
Last recorded136,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 HDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play nearside steering idler

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 136,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play nearside steering idler

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 123,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 110,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,699 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,627 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,606 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2016
Fail 25 May 2016

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,893 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 195,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 90,912 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,542 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,667 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,667 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,324 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 70,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 51,880 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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S168 HDV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S168 HDV, 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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S168 HDV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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