MOT Status
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241,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both sides sill covers fitted
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Sill covered in sealant
Sill covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sil corroded
Offside Rear inner sil corroded
both front tyre are catching arch plastic
Brake performance not tested due to brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear inner sil corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear inner sil corroded
both front tyre are catching arch plastic
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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S494 KAB is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 S494 KAB, 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 S494 KAB registered?
S494 KAB is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S494 KAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for S494 KAB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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