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S51 KCC

1998 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,778 mi
Last recorded124,778 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 KCC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,778 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 119,479 miles

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2013 119,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 113,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,617 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 73,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 73,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S51 KCC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S51 KCC, 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 S51 KCC registered?

S51 KCC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S51 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 KCC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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