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S95 NGM

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,783 mi
Last recorded203,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 NGM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 203,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with n/s side indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side and n/side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer cills.

Front suspension becoming soft.

Fuel pipes corroded at rear.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 197,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion around o/side and n/side rear mounting points.

Covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 197,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion around o/side and n/side rear mounting points.

Covers fitted over o/side and n/side outer cills.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 187,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear exhaust support corroded (weak)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 179,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 179,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 173,844 miles

hand brake only just makes required reading

Fail 26 Nov 2010 165,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 165,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 156,714 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 156,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 148,012 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 148,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 135,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 120,150 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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S95 NGM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S95 NGM, 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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S95 NGM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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