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S374 LBK

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,927 mi
Last recorded201,927 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 LBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 201,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking up slightly.

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn slightly on inner edges.

nearside exhaust backbox mount broken.

nearside headlamp misted up slightly.

some brake pipes starting to get rusty.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 201,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking up slightly.

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn slightly on inner edges.

nearside exhaust backbox mount broken.

nearside headlamp misted up slightly.

some brake pipes starting to get rusty.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 185,777 miles

body under trays fitted covering brake pipes etc

rear lamps tinted

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 29 Jun 2012 185,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body under trays fitted covering brake pipes etc

exhaust rubbing on under body

rear lamps tinted

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 19 Jul 2011 169,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 169,144 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 159,647 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 147,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 136,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 136,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,530 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 118,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,860 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 106,858 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlamp cover holed

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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S374 LBK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S374 LBK, 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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S374 LBK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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