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M17 DAC

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DAC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,961 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes rear arms [lower] deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 108,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 106,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 102,918 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 29 May 2014 101,489 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 99,165 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,165 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 95,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 93,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,851 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,933 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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M17 DAC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M17 DAC, 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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M17 DAC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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