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S71 AMD

1998 BMW 728

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,749 mi
Last recorded231,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 AMD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 231,749 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 217,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 204,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 204,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2008 191,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 191,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 176,599 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2006 163,690 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2006 163,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 147,567 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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S71 AMD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Purple with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S71 AMD, 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 S71 AMD registered?

S71 AMD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S71 AMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 AMD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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