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S313 GEC

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 GEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2016

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012

air bag light on

n/s rear tie bar slight play

o/s front brake pipes forming rust

o/s rear brake pipe forming rust

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011
Fail 24 Aug 2011

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

Air bag light on.

Both rear tyres perishing.

Condensation in n/s rear light unit.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Unable to view front brake pads.

Pass 7 Sep 2009

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

ODOMETER DISPLAY IS FAULTY

OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

RED COLOUR OIL DIPPING OFF ENGINE UNDERTRAY

RUBBING SOUND WHEN NSR WHEEL IS TURNED WHICH MAY BE THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES

V PULLEY BELT IS STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 26 Jun 2008
Fail 26 Jun 2008

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 91,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 87,626 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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S313 GEC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S313 GEC, 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 S313 GEC registered?

S313 GEC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S313 GEC safe to buy?

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