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7 BDM

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,676 mi
Last recorded117,676 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 BDM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,837 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside slight play steering relay arm bush

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 114,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 82,255 miles

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

advise both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2007 77,109 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 77,109 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2006 71,604 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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7 BDM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 7 BDM, 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

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What year was 7 BDM registered?

7 BDM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is 7 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 BDM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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