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S172 FAN

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,439 mi
Last recorded172,439 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 FAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 172,439 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 172,238 miles

Central Inner Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 172,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Inner Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,911 miles

Central Inner Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 170,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 168,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 166,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 164,582 miles

slight play in steering idler arm n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2019 161,823 miles

Advise b/pipes and fuel pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise front n/s shock absorber showing signs of top seal seepage

Advise rear underside sills showing signs of rust fatigue

Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,873 miles

Advise o/s/f metal b/pipe on inner arch showing signs of rust fatigue

Advise rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 157,959 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 157,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 115,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 149,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 146,072 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 146,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise metal b/pipes under o/s/f wheel arch showing signs of rust fatigue

advise rear b/discs badly rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2013 144,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 144,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 139,276 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 139,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 134,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 122,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 112,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 112,343 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 101,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 94,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2006 88,044 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 87,963 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S172 FAN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S172 FAN, 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 S172 FAN registered?

S172 FAN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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