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S720 MLP

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 MLP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 138,500 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,750 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 121,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 114,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,213 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 112,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 107,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 102,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 97,433 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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S720 MLP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S720 MLP, 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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S720 MLP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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