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S730 CHC

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,404 mi
Last recorded166,404 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 CHC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 166,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 166,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 166,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 166,393 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not latching closed on nearside only (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 165,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 163,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,221 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT

Fail 26 Nov 2018 157,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST

THE OSR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Dec 2017 155,315 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,948 miles

1 OSR EXHAUST MOUNTING POST BROKEN OFF THE PIPE

PLAY IN THE NSF INNER TRACK ROD JOINT

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 5 Dec 2015 148,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,348 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER BALL JOINT COVERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2013 137,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 137,940 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,352 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 118,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 115,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 115,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate delaminated but legible at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,969 miles

frornt tyres are worn on outside ( raised tread)

nearside front shock is leaking ( STRONG ADVISE)

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm limit (STRONG ADVISE)

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 94,408 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,408 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 77,061 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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S730 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S730 CHC, 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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S730 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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