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S608 EBF

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 EBF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026
Fail 6 Jan 2026

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 121,378 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019
Fail 17 Jul 2019

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018
Fail 10 Jul 2018

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017
Fail 14 Jul 2017

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016

Play n/s steering idler arm

Pass 20 Jul 2015
Fail 17 Jul 2015

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,920 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect

both rear brake hoses slightly cracking

undertrays making hard for inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2012 88,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,414 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,081 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,295 miles

offside + nearside rear tyres cracked

parking brake on last reserve of travel

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 63,812 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 63,704 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 63,539 miles

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?

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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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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S608 EBF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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