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S244 GPN

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,049 mi
Last recorded129,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 GPN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,049 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 31 May 2018 129,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt tca outer boot (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate detatched

Fail 14 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake back plate detatched

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,766 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,671 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,671 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,705 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 81,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,557 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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S244 GPN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S244 GPN, 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 S244 GPN registered?

S244 GPN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S244 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 GPN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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