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S460 ESF

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 ESF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 106,063 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 106,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering on offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,312 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering on offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,592 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,583 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,543 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2006 64,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,773 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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S460 ESF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S460 ESF, 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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S460 ESF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S460 ESF safe to buy?

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