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S363 SVK

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,793 mi
Last recorded85,793 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 SVK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front To Rear , leaking From Joiner.. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Lower Arms.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Lower Arms. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All Rear Suspension arm: pin / bushs Deteriorated

General Corrosion To All Suspension Components..

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 3,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 771 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 710 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,353 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,870 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,870 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire adrift

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm 255/45/18 dunlop sp sport

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

slight freeplay at n/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,698 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 69,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,236 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 66,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S363 SVK 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 53.3%.

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 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 S363 SVK, 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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S363 SVK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S363 SVK safe to buy?

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