MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not latching closed on nearside only (3.1 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point on sill, plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST
THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE OSR OF THE EXHAUST
THE OSR PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOWER THAN THE NSR
THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSR LOWER SUSPENSION ARE OUTER BALL JOINT
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 OSR EXHAUST MOUNTING POST BROKEN OFF THE PIPE
PLAY IN THE NSF INNER TRACK ROD JOINT
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush play lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)
BOTH FRONT OUTER BALL JOINT COVERS ARE IN POOR CONDITION
THE OSR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate delaminated but legible at time of test
frornt tyres are worn on outside ( raised tread)
nearside front shock is leaking ( STRONG ADVISE)
nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm limit (STRONG ADVISE)
various suspension bushes are perishing
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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S730 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 S730 CHC, 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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S730 CHC is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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