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S53 SEY

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 SEY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017
Pass 8 Mar 2016
Pass 5 Mar 2015 143,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 128,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,413 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 121,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,864 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 113,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 80,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,852 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 76,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,542 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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S53 SEY is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S53 SEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S53 SEY?

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What year was S53 SEY registered?

S53 SEY is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S53 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 SEY shows 15 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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