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S73 DGU

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,135 mi
Last recorded192,135 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 DGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 192,135 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust moddified but noise not excessive

front brake pads wearing low

front lights tinted but still producing pattern

rear lioghts tinted but still producing pattern

windscreen damaged not in perscribed area

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 17 May 2016 189,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 184,479 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,833 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 177,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

crack in screen just within accepted limits - if crack extends further a new screen will be required

some suspension joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2012 161,167 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

some suspension joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2011 143,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Pass 26 Sep 2011 143,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

Pass 20 Sep 2010 132,343 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weaker

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2010 132,342 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weaker

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 113,570 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2009 113,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 97,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

reserve travel of service brake could be better

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,251 miles

1 of 2 n/s rear lamps inoperative

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 84,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

1 of 2 n/s rear lamps inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,492 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

considerable scar in offside rear tyre glued together

drivers door mirror considerable deteriorated

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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S73 DGU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S73 DGU, 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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S73 DGU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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