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S190 ARO

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,614 mi
Last recorded205,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 ARO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 205,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 203,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 190,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 190,929 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 179,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 163,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill cover fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 153,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 153,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 149,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 141,644 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 141,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 133,626 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 133,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 116,454 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 105,225 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 104,908 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,737 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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S190 ARO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S190 ARO, 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 S190 ARO registered?

S190 ARO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S190 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S190 ARO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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