MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering joints.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering joints.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel tank corroded
n/s drag link joint to idler worn
front brake discs worn
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs worn
fuel tank corroded
n/s drag link joint to idler worn
rear tyres well worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
three tyres getting close to limit
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S521 GAN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S521 GAN, 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 S521 GAN registered?
S521 GAN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S521 GAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S521 GAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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