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G17 GLM

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GLM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,328 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,612 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022
Pass 9 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020
Pass 6 Aug 2019
Pass 31 Jul 2018
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,413 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,873 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,035 miles

Both rear tyre cracking on outer walls

Nearside headlamp lens deteriating reducing light output

Offside headlamp lens deteriating reducing light output

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,350 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,511 miles

O/S front tyre slight run out

Fail 26 Jan 2008 51,447 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,701 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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G17 GLM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G17 GLM, 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 G17 GLM registered?

G17 GLM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is G17 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G17 GLM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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