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S340 HCG

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,598 mi
Last recorded159,598 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 HCG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 159,598 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Underside generally corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 158,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 158,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged FOWLING DROP LINK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 156,577 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 156,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 152,985 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 152,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 151,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 151,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 143,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 141,917 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 132,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 100,546 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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S340 HCG is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 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 S340 HCG, 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 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S340 HCG registered?

S340 HCG is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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