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S37 DGU

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 DGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014
Fail 9 Jun 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,369 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,074 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,703 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 67,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,828 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,215 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 64,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 61,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 57,287 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 57,287 miles

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

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

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 DGU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DGU, 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

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What year was S37 DGU registered?

S37 DGU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S37 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 DGU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S37 DGU have outstanding finance?

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