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S877 VWB

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,674 mi
Last recorded167,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 VWB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 167,674 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 167,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 163,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 163,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 161,455 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 161,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 155,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 150,334 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2005 135,993 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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S877 VWB is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S877 VWB, 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 S877 VWB registered?

S877 VWB is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S877 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 VWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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