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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play n/s steering idler arm
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear o/s coil spring lower rubber mount poor condition
Slight play in steering rack when jacked up
Slight play o/s front lower (front)ball joint
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Rear o/s coil spring lower rubber mount poor condition
Slight play in steering rack when jacked up
Slight play o/s front lower (front)ball joint
all brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
both rear brake hoses slightly cracking
undertrays making hard for inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
both rear brake hoses slightly cracking
undertrays making hard for inspection
nearside + offside rear tyres on wear indicators
offside + nearside rear tyres cracked
parking brake on last reserve of travel
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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S608 EBF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 S608 EBF, 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 S608 EBF registered?
S608 EBF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S608 EBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S608 EBF shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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