CarVerify

Free Car Check

S68 CDU

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 CDU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,017 miles

Both front brake hoses show sings of slight fouling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear exhaust box hangers have been repaired using metal cable

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 108,010 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake hoses show sings of slight fouling

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear exhaust box hangers have been repaired using metal cable

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,222 miles

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

Nearside rear silencer mounting insecure

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside headlamp in poor condition

Nearside rear silencer mounting insecure

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,885 miles

Front registration plate insecure

Nearside and offside headlamp misting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,818 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SEPARATE.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,777 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear stop lamp low intensity bulb fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S68 CDU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S68 CDU, 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

How do I check the history of S68 CDU?

You can check the full history of S68 CDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S68 CDU registered?

S68 CDU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S68 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 CDU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S68 CDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S68 CDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.