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S759 EDL

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,267 mi
Last recorded198,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 EDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 198,267 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 198,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 191,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 185,875 miles

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 185,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 180,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 174,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 167,994 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 167,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 160,616 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 160,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 153,001 miles

nearside washer poor spray

Pass 9 Oct 2006 147,843 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 147,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S759 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S759 EDL, 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 S759 EDL registered?

S759 EDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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