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S452 FYG

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 FYG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,829 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,150 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,979 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,695 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside front tyre slightly rubbing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,801 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,844 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 51,823 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,528 miles

Rear differential has a oil leak

offside front rubber jacking block missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,632 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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S452 FYG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S452 FYG, 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 S452 FYG registered?

S452 FYG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S452 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 FYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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