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S651 FTX

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 FTX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 146,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017
Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,644 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,627 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 108,963 miles

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 105,203 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly worn & pitted on inner faces

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,044 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,754 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag light on

rear tyres just under half worn

Pass 1 Sep 2006 83,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 78,510 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 78,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S651 FTX 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 S651 FTX, 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 S651 FTX registered?

S651 FTX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S651 FTX safe to buy?

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