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S180 XAG

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,153 mi
Last recorded135,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 XAG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 135,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 129,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 129,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 129,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,119 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 124,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 118,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 113,493 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,850 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 95,355 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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S180 XAG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S180 XAG, 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 S180 XAG registered?

S180 XAG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S180 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 XAG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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