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S257 XAT

1998 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,484 mi
Last recorded200,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 XAT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 200,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 195,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 185,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 179,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 170,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 170,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 158,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 158,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 154,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

nearside and offside plastic cover fitted on outer sills

Fail 23 Aug 2012 155,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

nearside and offside plastic cover fitted on outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2011 143,037 miles

Both rear tyre's wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 143,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre's wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing and worn bold on inner edge outside 3/4 thread patteren.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,097 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 127,097 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,848 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 90,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 109,153 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 85,334 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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S257 XAT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S257 XAT, 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 S257 XAT registered?

S257 XAT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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