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G2 GBX

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 GBX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024

Underside Corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018
Pass 10 Aug 2017
Pass 11 Jul 2011

advice water in n/s/f h/lamp

advise front and rear b/discs showing signs of fatigue

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

advise rear tyres and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, o/s/r tread low

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front & rear b/discs showing signs of fatigue

advise n/s/f tyre tread low

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

advise rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges & o/s/r low tread

advise water in n/s/f h/lamp

Pass 13 May 2010

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 146,728 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s head light condensation

Fail 4 Dec 2008 148,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 148,663 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 139,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 138,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 138,393 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator lenses missing,still showing perscribed colour.

brake warning lamp on.

Fail 2 May 2006 123,585 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres treads getting low.

brake fluid warning light.

mileage display fragmented.

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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G2 GBX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G2 GBX, 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 G2 GBX registered?

G2 GBX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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