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S624 DAE

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,967 mi
Last recorded165,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 DAE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 165,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 161,755 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 157,255 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 151,090 miles

slight dampness around fuel tank.

Pass 27 May 2014 145,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 145,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 139,577 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit

Limited reserve park brake travel

Offside front anti roll bar droplink ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Play in nearside rear lower radius arm bushes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,393 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 129,751 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 119,682 miles

both rear brake flex pipes cracked

front brake discs ridged

ignition switch damaged

rear brake discs ridged and starting to corrode on working surface

Pass 26 May 2010 107,922 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL SUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTY CHAFFED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

ADVISE SMALL STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 107,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL SUMP SLIGHTLY DAMP

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTY CHAFFED

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELDS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

ADVISE SMALL STONECHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009
Pass 20 May 2008

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 92,567 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre - tread wearing on outside edge

nearside rear spring lower seating rubber in poor condition

rear tyres-treads - wearing low

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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

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S624 DAE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue 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 S624 DAE, 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 S624 DAE registered?

S624 DAE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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