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DS 7455

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,615 mi
Last recorded42,615 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7455
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 42,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,415 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,195 miles

both front tyres showing signs of age cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,195 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing signs of age cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 42,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,693 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,911 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,033 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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DS 7455 is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver 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 DS 7455, 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 DS 7455 registered?

DS 7455 is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is DS 7455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7455 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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