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S310 DYJ

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013

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

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

offside front anti roll bar drop linkage ball joint has slight play

offside rear lower suspension hub carrier bushes deterioated

slight misting around power steering pipes

Pass 11 May 2012

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes low

Pass 27 May 2011 104,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 92,102 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 92,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 86,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,385 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 48,385 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S310 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S310 DYJ, 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 S310 DYJ registered?

S310 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S310 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S310 DYJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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