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S747 CWH

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,528 mi
Last recorded222,528 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 CWH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 222,528 miles

all new suspension fitted and appears high and has noise no faults found

handbrake high

Pass 5 May 2016

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

Fail 5 May 2016

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 197,491 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 197,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 184,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 168,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 168,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 155,383 miles

N/S & O/S Front brake discs pitted & worn

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010
Fail 29 Nov 2010

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 139,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 139,345 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 129,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 129,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 122,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 118,303 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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S747 CWH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S747 CWH, 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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What year was S747 CWH registered?

S747 CWH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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