MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED SYTANDARD. RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED SYTANDARD. RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing low
oil leaks
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
there are oil leaks from the differential, gearbox, and engine
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edge
differential oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust brackets in poor condition
offside rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyrews are worn on the outside edge
differential oil leak
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
airbag light on
o/s front antiroll bar link suspect worn
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S199 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S199 EDL, 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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S199 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S199 EDL safe to buy?
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