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S558 UTD

1999 BMW 728

Green Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,450 mi
Last recorded161,450 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 UTD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 161,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 158,369 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 157,848 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 156,651 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 153,912 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 152,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 152,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 152,405 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 150,077 miles

All 4 tyres near legal limit

Fail 24 Jan 2017 150,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres near legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 147,682 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGE (215/65/16)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 147,682 miles

FRONT TYRES BOLD ON EDGE (215/65/16)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,035 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 146,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 135,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre nailed

slight play in rear suspension upper arm

Fail 8 Mar 2013 120,721 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front coil spring incomplete but still seated

nearside front tyre nailed

slight play in rear suspension upper arm

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cracking on edges

front tyres outer edges slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tre rubber split

slight play in the nearside front steering arm

Pass 3 Apr 2010 79,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 75,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 65,024 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 UTD is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 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 UTD, 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 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S558 UTD registered?

S558 UTD is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S558 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 UTD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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