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S143 EBF

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 EBF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 145,981 miles

both rear tyre tread/walls cracked/rerishing

front brake pipes rusty

main/rear brake pipes rusty shailing

slight oil weep n/s/f shocker

slight play both rear lower suspension arm bushes

slight play n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

both rear tyres 1.6 only

Fail 13 Jan 2012 139,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

slight play n/s rear suspension lower arm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 139,822 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play n/s rear suspension lower arm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 135,005 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 134,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,300 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 130,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,067 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 17 Jan 2008 119,307 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 112,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 108,193 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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S143 EBF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S143 EBF, 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 S143 EBF registered?

S143 EBF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S143 EBF safe to buy?

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