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S514 CDK

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,893 mi
Last recorded109,893 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 CDK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,893 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Windscreen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,770 miles

Covers fitted to both sills

Exhaust rear box on nearside has broken hanger

Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,768 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted to both sills

Exhaust rear box on nearside has broken hanger

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear tyres are perishing

Fail 7 Feb 2015 65,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front and rear tyres are perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,139 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,017 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,138 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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S514 CDK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver 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 S514 CDK, 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 S514 CDK registered?

S514 CDK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S514 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 CDK 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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