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S466 EOJ

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings part of steering rack system (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering/suspension/brake components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear steering/chassis/suspension/brake subframe components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Lower suspension back arm bush starting to perish

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play in joint

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Inner side light not workinmg

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Lower suspension back arm bush starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,762 miles

Front Power steering metal pipes starting to rust

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing Steering idler has play in it (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Inner side light not working (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,248 miles

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

registration plates deteriorating

slight play in n/s steering drop arm

Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plates deteriorating

slight play in n/s steering drop arm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,205 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,917 miles

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

engine oil leaks

offside front metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Mar 2015 98,915 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

offside front metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,729 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 96,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release stiff

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release stiff

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,782 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs pitted

both rear light units cracked and water in offside

nearside rear coil spring bottom rubber mount coming loose

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,079 miles

both rear light units have small crackes

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,236 miles

both rear light units have small crack

nearside rear coil spring bottom rubber mount coming loose

water in offside rear light unit

Fail 30 Mar 2009 82,236 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear light units have small crack

nearside rear coil spring bottom rubber mount coming loose

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,646 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,015 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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S466 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S466 EOJ, 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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S466 EOJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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