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S702 GHU

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,607 mi
Last recorded159,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 GHU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 159,607 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (perish cracks in the treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 150,977 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 150,977 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 148,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,743 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Aug 2019 141,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 131,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,012 miles

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Outer body sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

Power steering system has slight fluid leak from underside

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Slight fluid leak from underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,320 miles

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

offside front tyre is wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,874 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,872 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,019 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 22,443 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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S702 GHU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S702 GHU, 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 S702 GHU registered?

S702 GHU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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