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S297 GGP

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,049 mi
Last recorded157,049 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 GGP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 157,049 miles

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point area weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill and floor area plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 143,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 143,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 137,922 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 137,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,417 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009
Pass 3 Oct 2008 127,598 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 127,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 122,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 114,971 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 114,971 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S297 GGP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S297 GGP, 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 S297 GGP registered?

S297 GGP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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