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S68 CVT

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,900 mi
Last recorded58,900 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 CVT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 58,900 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 58,900 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 58,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED UNDER ENGINE

Pass 2 May 2020 56,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 54,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,930 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R Tyre has a thorn in the outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,519 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a small lump on inner side wall.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,150 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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S68 CVT 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 93.3%.

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 CVT, 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 S68 CVT registered?

S68 CVT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S68 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 CVT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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