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S37 BPH

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,010 mi
Last recorded161,010 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 BPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 161,010 miles

Corrosion building up along both sills at all jacking points

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 158,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 158,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost out of the two lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017
Pass 4 Oct 2016 154,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 151,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 149,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 148,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 145,977 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 145,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,784 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 123,050 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 142,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Air bag light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear lower arm bushes slightly worn

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 2 Oct 2010 138,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 133,386 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 133,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 133,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Aug 2008 122,337 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 122,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2007 111,934 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,040 miles

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S37 BPH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S37 BPH, 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 S37 BPH registered?

S37 BPH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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