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G1 ABW

1998 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 ABW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,342 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,022 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,910 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,014 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,342 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,833 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,833 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,828 miles

fuel line retaining clip adrift under vehicle,but fuel lines still secure

slight play in o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,093 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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G1 ABW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G1 ABW, 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 G1 ABW registered?

G1 ABW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is G1 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 ABW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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