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S623 AWH

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,620 mi
Last recorded206,620 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 AWH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 206,620 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 206,620 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f steel brake pipe starting to corrode. o/s/f road tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 201,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 201,049 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 195,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 195,144 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 181,636 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 181,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 166,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2006 165,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg; plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2005 147,377 miles

rear reg; plate deteriorating

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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S623 AWH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S623 AWH, 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

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What year was S623 AWH registered?

S623 AWH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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