MOT Status
ValidMileage
172,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
slight play in steering idler arm n/s
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
Advise o/s/f metal b/pipe on inner arch showing signs of rust fatigue
Advise rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S172 FAN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S172 FAN safe to buy?
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