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S710 CRO

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 CRO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,562 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 133,526 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket/oil temp switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket/oil temp switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 121,162 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 121,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60 r16 incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm incorrectly fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,928 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 103,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 86,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,675 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,557 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,635 miles

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

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

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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S710 CRO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S710 CRO, 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 S710 CRO registered?

S710 CRO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S710 CRO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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