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S373 BPJ

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,440 mi
Last recorded144,440 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 BPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 133,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 126,546 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 118,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 110,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 100,776 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 79,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front wheel fitted with dust covers unable to see brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2007 70,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,552 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 66,221 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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S373 BPJ 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 91.7%.

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 S373 BPJ, 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

How do I check the history of S373 BPJ?

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What year was S373 BPJ registered?

S373 BPJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S373 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S373 BPJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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