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S84 APC

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,516 mi
Last recorded162,516 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 APC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 162,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 161,914 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 159,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 158,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011
Fail 7 Mar 2011

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Pass 10 Mar 2009 139,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 135,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 135,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007

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

slight play in steering idler arm bush

unable to read mileage on vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 8 Mar 2006 121,446 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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S84 APC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S84 APC, 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

How do I check the history of S84 APC?

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What year was S84 APC registered?

S84 APC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S84 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S84 APC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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