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S878 CUG

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,769 mi
Last recorded113,769 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 CUG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,769 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both sides front to rear not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 100,422 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 78,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,265 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,667 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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S878 CUG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S878 CUG, 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 S878 CUG registered?

S878 CUG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S878 CUG safe to buy?

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