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H15 GUJ

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,739 mi
Last recorded197,739 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 197,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 196,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 195,270 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 194,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 194,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 190,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 189,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 187,071 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 180,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 171,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 156,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 138,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/rear track control arm slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 121,923 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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H15 GUJ 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 78.6%.

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 H15 GUJ, 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 H15 GUJ registered?

H15 GUJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is H15 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 GUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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