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S283 TUH

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 TUH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 161,230 miles

slight play n/s/r lower rose bush

Pass 10 May 2013 153,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 153,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 146,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 139,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 139,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 129,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some brake pipes obscured by grease

Pass 7 Jul 2008 119,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,658 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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S283 TUH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S283 TUH, 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 S283 TUH registered?

S283 TUH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S283 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 TUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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