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S259 OTR

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

243,457 mi
Last recorded243,457 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 OTR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 243,457 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all round (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 327,261 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2015

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear boxes (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 217,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 217,001 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 211,793 miles

All bottom ball joint gaiters in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2012 211,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All bottom ball joint gaiters in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 206,349 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2011 206,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2010 201,011 miles

play in the steering idler-only just a pass,rear pads a bit low

Fail 24 Mar 2010 201,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads a bit low,play in the steering idler

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 24 Nov 2008 87,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 166,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 152,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 138,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 138,700 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S259 OTR is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S259 OTR, 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 S259 OTR registered?

S259 OTR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S259 OTR safe to buy?

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