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S433 ETE

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 ETE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,200 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,380 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,761 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,247 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PIPES JUST TOUCHING TIE BARS ON FULL LOCK

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jan 2008

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PIPES JUST TOUCHING TIE BARS ON FULL LOCK

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 62,937 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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S433 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S433 ETE, 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 S433 ETE registered?

S433 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S433 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S433 ETE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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