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S826 HDV

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 HDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 98,495 miles

air bag light staying on

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres void of tread on inner edges

o/s/f head lamp has condensation in it[not yet affecting pattern]

Fail 1 Nov 2010 98,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

air bag light staying on

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edge of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres void of tread on inner edges

o/s/f head lamp has condensation in it[not yet affecting pattern]

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,096 miles

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

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

moderate play in n/s/f steering idler inner bush

slight damage to o/s head lamp

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

moderate play in n/s/f steering idler inner bush

moderate wear to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s head lamp

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,784 miles

Both rear suspension top ball joints have some movement in them.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,784 miles

Both rear suspension top ball joints have some movement in them.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 63,705 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 63,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

nail in n/s/f/ tyre.

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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S826 HDV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S826 HDV, 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 S826 HDV registered?

S826 HDV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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