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S819 RHH

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 RHH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 97,799 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 97,799 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm bush (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,713 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 83,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,511 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,633 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2009 62,143 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,515 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,623 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,623 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S819 RHH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S819 RHH, 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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S819 RHH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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