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S184 DMA

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 DMA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,291 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resivor (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resivor (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,554 miles

engine covers and under trays

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,797 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,528 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,257 miles

Slight play in the rear nearside top [rear] suspension arm.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,836 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear o/s tyre low tread

slight play in the rear o/s suspension arms

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 DMA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DMA, 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 S184 DMA registered?

S184 DMA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S184 DMA safe to buy?

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