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S256 BPL

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,587 mi
Last recorded93,587 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 BPL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,469 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,512 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,512 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear movement in steering idler.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,916 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering

Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,250 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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S256 BPL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S256 BPL, 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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What year was S256 BPL registered?

S256 BPL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S256 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 BPL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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