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S184 BWW

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 BWW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 101,245 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,265 miles

slight oil marks under vehicle

slight surface rust under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,279 miles

slight oil marks on engine

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil marks under eninge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,793 miles

slight rusty on fuel pipes

wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,317 miles

offside front brake pipes (x2) showing corrosion

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

various underside steering/suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,303 miles

underside steering/suspension components showing age related corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs/shock absorbers corroded

various underside steering/suspension components showing age related corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,098 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses showing deterioration

both rear shock absorbers /coil springs corroded

offside front lower fog lamp lense cracked

oil leak to lower to engine area

Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexi hoses showing deterioration

both rear shock absorbers /coil springs corroded

offside front lower fog lamp lense cracked

oil leak to lower to engine area

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,443 miles

underside brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,100 miles

offside front lower fog lamp cracked

underside brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,703 miles

offside front lower fog lamp lense cracked

various underside brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,046 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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S184 BWW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S184 BWW, 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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S184 BWW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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