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S880 CWV

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,286 mi
Last recorded161,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 CWV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 161,286 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

centre stop lamp not working.

rear brake pads appear low.

steel brake pipes at o/s/r inner sill corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 161,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

centre stop lamp not working.

rear brake pads appear low.

steel brake pipes at o/s/r inner sill corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 154,521 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

front number plate deteriorated.

front to rear steel brake pipes sterting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre on limit, edges worn.

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, inner edge.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 154,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre stop lamp not working.

front number plate deteriorated.

front to rear steel brake pipes sterting to corrode.

n/s/f tyre on limit, edges worn.

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit, inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 147,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 140,409 miles

Air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 140,407 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 132,921 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 127,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 127,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 124,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pads worn low and the front discs are corroded and worn

both headlamp lens covers cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2009 124,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pads worn low and the front discs are corroded and worn

both headlamp lens covers cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2008 117,005 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES CRACKED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 117,005 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES CRACKED

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 106,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 106,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 94,157 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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S880 CWV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S880 CWV, 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 S880 CWV registered?

S880 CWV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S880 CWV safe to buy?

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