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S8 OYE

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 OYE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 148,949 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre tread cracked,recommend replacement soon.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 148,357 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 145,711 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both o/s (front to rear) brake metal pipes are slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 145,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 138,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 123,439 miles

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

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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S8 OYE is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S8 OYE, 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 S8 OYE registered?

S8 OYE is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S8 OYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 OYE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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