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S810 ETE

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,493 mi
Last recorded168,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 ETE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 168,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 168,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,640 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,338 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 158,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rear lower arm outer ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 158,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front rear lower arm outer ball joint dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 157,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 152,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 148,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 143,857 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,457 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 135,457 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 125,204 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 125,204 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,483 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 111,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 104,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,154 miles

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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S810 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S810 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S810 ETE registered?

S810 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S810 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S810 ETE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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