MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear. (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front. (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shocks slightly soft, no leaks.
fuel tank corroded.
Fuel pipe leaking filler. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside jacking points. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing cover. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front shocks slightly soft, no leaks.
fuel tank corroded.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside front inner wing covering corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded.
offside front inner wing covering corroded.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60% worn. (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front shocks soft.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.
engine covers and full undertrays fitted.
front to rear fuel pipes have surface corrosion.
undertrays and engine covers fitted.
UNDERTRAYS FITTED.FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING.
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED.FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear fuel pipes corroding.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Air-Bag light on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread bed cracked
signs of fuel leak at tank area but dry at present
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre tread bed cracked
signs of fuel leak at tank but dry it moment
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S199 MSO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S199 MSO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S199 MSO?
You can check the full history of S199 MSO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S199 MSO registered?
S199 MSO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 December 1998.
Is S199 MSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S199 MSO shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S199 MSO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S199 MSO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.