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S894 EAR

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 EAR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,409 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 102,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Does not latch 4 times out of 5 (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Slight play in idler drop arm at chassis end (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip <10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021
Pass 2 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Wont release fully (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019
Fail 8 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018
Pass 18 Oct 2017
Fail 18 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016
Pass 12 Oct 2015
Pass 15 Oct 2014
Pass 2 Oct 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,345 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 66,553 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,420 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 61,403 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2006 53,374 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 53,308 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 48,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,407 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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S894 EAR is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S894 EAR, 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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S894 EAR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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