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S745 CHC

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,888 mi
Last recorded140,888 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 CHC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 140,888 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 140,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 139,060 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 130,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 117,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 94,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 80,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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S745 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S745 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S745 CHC registered?

S745 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S745 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S745 CHC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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