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S455 AJL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,549 mi
Last recorded167,549 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 AJL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 167,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 167,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 155,186 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 155,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 154,441 miles

All the metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Slight play in both the front and the O/S/R wheel.

The N/S sill is right on the limit for corrosion. Advise sorting as soon as possible!

The N/S/R tyre is starting to wear on the edges.

The rear brake discs are slightly starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 149,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 141,451 miles

The N/S bonnet catch is not locking. Advise sorting!

The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are right on the limit for wear and the O/S/F and O/S/R tyres are near the limit for wear and the N/S/F tyre is starting to loose small pieces of tread.

The N/S/F washer requires slight adjustment.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 141,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

All the brake pads are not visible.

The N/S bonnet catch is not locking. Advise sorting!

The N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are right on the limit for wear and the O/S/F and O/S/R tyres are near the limit for wear and the N/S/F tyre is starting to loose small pieces of tread.

The N/S/F washer requires slight adjustment.

The rear brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 136,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 116,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 128,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 122,598 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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S455 AJL 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 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 S455 AJL, 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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S455 AJL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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