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S467 GPN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,326 mi
Last recorded119,326 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 GPN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 119,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower outer sill holed

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front lower outer sill holed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,519 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings marked in yellow (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake hosses rubbing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,909 miles

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

front track control arms,inner bushes haveslight play

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

n/s/r,lower arm,inner bush has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in/of steering joints

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 97,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,984 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 80,951 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 72,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 60,732 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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S467 GPN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S467 GPN, 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 S467 GPN registered?

S467 GPN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S467 GPN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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