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S175 CRO

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

315,170 mi
Last recorded315,170 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 CRO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 315,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 302,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 290,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 290,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 285,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 274,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 271,498 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 266,338 miles

Different set of wheels/tyres fitted when vehicle retested.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 266,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 259,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 252,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 228,065 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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S175 CRO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S175 CRO, 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 S175 CRO registered?

S175 CRO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S175 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 CRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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