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S985 TWG

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,272 mi
Last recorded133,272 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 TWG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 133,272 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler/pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer seal corroded

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle. Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine. Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer seals.

headlamps frosted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Foglamp broken

Nearside Front Lower Slight split in suspension arm rubber boot

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Offside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Some wear on front tyre edges

Fail 18 Oct 2018 131,520 miles

Nearside Outer Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Idler bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Split in ball joint boot

Nearside Rear Play in suspension arm bush

O/s/r exhaust silencer bracket broken

Offside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,747 miles

All jacking points are corroded.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front Brake discs worn and lipped.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Steering pitman arm pin bush has play.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 236/60/16 W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak on O/S of engine. ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of power steering fluid around the power steering reservoir.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,277 miles

* Signs of leaking from fuel tank area,may need attention *

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 122,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken (7.1.2)

* Signs of leaking from fuel tank area,may need attention *

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Play in n/s/r suspension arm bush

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 117,422 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,418 miles

Fuel tank leaking stains around tank/where filler pipe is (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 113,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 109,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light surface corrosion around sill jacking points.

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obsuring sill panels.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in Drivers door hinges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light surface corrosion around sill jacking points.

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obsuring sill panels.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in Drivers door hinges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,020 miles

Rear number plate deterirated

Side skirts and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring the veiw to some testale components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 106,020 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear number plate deterirated

Side skirts and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring the veiw to some testale components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine not running smoothly

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,624 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,025 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long hand brake travel

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 64,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S985 TWG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S985 TWG, 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 S985 TWG registered?

S985 TWG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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