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S811 ETE

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,795 mi
Last recorded122,795 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 ETE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s and o/s/front steering rack arms

Fail 10 Oct 2009 122,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s and o/s/front steering rack arms

Pass 8 Jul 2008 116,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 111,002 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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S811 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S811 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

How do I check the history of S811 ETE?

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What year was S811 ETE registered?

S811 ETE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S811 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S811 ETE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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