1998 BMW 728 2.8L Petrol · S168 HDV
1998 BMW 728 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1998. Recorded mileage 136,379 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 728
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2793cc
S168 HDV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 136,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S168 HDV Mileage History
- 10/04/200651,880 mi
- 23/04/200759,928 mi+8,048 mi
- 21/04/200866,504 mi+6,576 mi
- 01/05/200970,281 mi+3,777 mi
- 27/04/201073,495 mi+3,214 mi
- 28/04/201073,496 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/201179,324 mi+5,828 mi
- 14/04/201179,324 mi
- 17/04/201284,667 mi+5,343 mi
- 17/04/201284,667 mi
- 22/04/201387,542 mi+2,875 mi
- 27/05/201490,912 mi+3,370 mi
- 27/05/2015195,893 mi+104,981 mi
- 27/05/201595,893 mi-100,000 mi
- 07/09/2018110,423 mi+14,530 mi
- 05/11/2019110,606 mi+183 mi
- 09/11/2020110,627 mi+21 mi
- 13/04/2022110,699 mi+72 mi
- 26/07/2024110,778 mi+79 mi
- 29/07/2025123,539 mi+12,761 mi
- 29/07/2025123,539 mi
- 20/07/2026136,379 mi+12,840 mi
- 20/07/2026136,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,167 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S168 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 728 (S168 HDV) between April 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.
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