MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S457 DDU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S457 DDU, 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 S457 DDU registered?
S457 DDU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 November 1998.
Is S457 DDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S457 DDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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