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S891 GKS

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,146 mi
Last recorded80,146 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 GKS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,555 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 39,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,023 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 33,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 29,652 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 29,652 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S891 GKS is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S891 GKS, 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 S891 GKS registered?

S891 GKS is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S891 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 GKS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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