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S212 SAR

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,193 mi
Last recorded161,193 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 SAR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 161,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 153,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Whole vehicle underside including all brake, suspension and steering components covered in heavy underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2022 158,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside front in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 158,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside front in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 157,425 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 155,932 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 155,930 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018
Fail 1 Oct 2018

Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,683 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2015
Fail 15 Sep 2015

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2014
Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012
Fail 13 Oct 2012

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery terminal loose

brake warning lamp on

most prescribed areas covered in plastic covers

o/s/r brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

offside rear lower coil spring lower rubber mount split

outer sills damaged

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bushes / bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2011 138,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery terminal loose

brake warning lamp on

most prescribed areas covered in plastic covers

o/s/r brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

offside rear lower coil spring lower rubber mount split

outer sills damaged

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bushes / bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2009 138,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 138,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008
Pass 23 Nov 2006 137,382 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 137,282 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake requires adjustment

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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S212 SAR is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S212 SAR, 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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S212 SAR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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