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C5 PRD

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,016 mi
Last recorded171,016 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PRD
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 171,016 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides from steering idlers ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides as marked rear bushes and n/s lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 161,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 161,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 161,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 161,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 160,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 160,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 159,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 157,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 156,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 155,545 miles

slight play at the n/s detected at the steering wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2011 154,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 153,972 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 153,622 miles

Ns/f steering has slight play in idler arm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 153,039 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 152,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 152,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 148,347 miles

Offside Rear 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 PRD is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PRD, 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 PRD registered?

C5 PRD is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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