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S34 APC

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 APC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016

Exhaust Rear Hanger Broken

Nearside Front Worn on Edges

Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust Rear Hanger Broken

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 145,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

LEAKS ON STEERING SYSTEM AND STEERING SOMETIMES WHINES.CRACKS ON VARIOUS SUSPENSION AND STEERING BUSHES.SMOKE FROM FRONT EXHAUST DUE TO OIL DRIPPING ON TO IT.

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR SOMETIMES HARD TO CLOSE.CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT.SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS.RUST ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 12 Sep 2012

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 138,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 137,712 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 132,525 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 132,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2006 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 110,308 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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S34 APC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S34 APC, 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 S34 APC registered?

S34 APC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S34 APC safe to buy?

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