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BNH 73E

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,275 mi
Last recorded139,275 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNH 73E
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 139,275 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,910 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 118,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 113,262 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,262 miles

Deep Cut in N/S/F tyre (not showing cords)

Window Tint Dark

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 108,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate might not be legal

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windows tinted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,985 miles

Windows tinted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,749 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 103,724 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 102,104 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 100,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 100,226 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 100,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

NAILED NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

PARK BRAKE NEAR END OF TRAVEL FOR LOCK UP!

PAS FLUID LEAKING VIA UNDERSIDE AREA!!

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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BNH 73E is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BNH 73E, 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 BNH 73E registered?

BNH 73E is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is BNH 73E safe to buy?

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