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C5 HMS

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HMS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sills & under shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 88,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,893 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,679 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,325 miles

nearside steering idler arm bush worn - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,071 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 66,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,240 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 51,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,964 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,964 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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C5 HMS is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C5 HMS, 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 C5 HMS registered?

C5 HMS is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is C5 HMS safe to buy?

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