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S82 NGM

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,072 mi
Last recorded285,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 NGM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 285,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 267,129 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 267,128 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 261,465 miles

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

front discs very worn/corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 261,441 miles

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

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

front discs very worn/corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 254,659 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded all round

front discs worn/corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 234,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 220,318 miles

Centre stoplight inop

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 220,318 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre stoplight inop

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 203,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 203,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 193,480 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine oil level low on min

Fail 26 Mar 2011 193,329 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

engine oil level low on min

poss abs light fault ok at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2010 173,988 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 152,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 132,294 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 107,499 miles

There is some play in both rear upper suspension outer joints.

There is some play in the o/s/f inner track rod ball joint.

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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S82 NGM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S82 NGM, 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 S82 NGM registered?

S82 NGM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S82 NGM safe to buy?

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