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S252 NFP

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,501 mi
Last recorded198,501 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 NFP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 198,501 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010
Fail 29 Jul 2010

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 175,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 167,332 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 166,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 157,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 139,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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S252 NFP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S252 NFP, 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 S252 NFP?

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What year was S252 NFP registered?

S252 NFP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S252 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S252 NFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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