MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air bag warning lamp on indicating a fault.
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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
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
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)
BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES CRACKED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 728?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S880 CWV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 September 1998.
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