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S558 NCS

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

201,349 mi
Last recorded201,349 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 NCS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 201,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 201,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 194,506 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 187,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 176,645 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f & o/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit

Advise:slight play n/s/f steering idler arm/linkage

Advise:slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise:slight play o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Advise;rear exhaust rubber mountings detiorating/splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2010 163,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 148,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 133,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 117,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 103,394 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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S558 NCS is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S558 NCS, 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 S558 NCS registered?

S558 NCS is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S558 NCS safe to buy?

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