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S593 DYJ

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,965 mi
Last recorded178,965 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2015 178,965 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear exhaust support hook broken and both NS & OS shields insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 169,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 168,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 156,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on fuel tank

side sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 156,012 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2011 153,689 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 153,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 148,208 miles

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2010 148,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2008 134,888 miles

Power steering pipe from reservoir to cooler weeping, very srongly advise.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 123,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 108,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn very close to limit and worn bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2005 85,583 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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S593 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S593 DYJ, 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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S593 DYJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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