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S205 OCC

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,901 mi
Last recorded128,901 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 OCC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2013 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,110 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 123,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 119,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 109,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 93,004 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 87,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 83,055 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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S205 OCC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S205 OCC, 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

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What year was S205 OCC registered?

S205 OCC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S205 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 OCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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