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M7 DDU

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,711 mi
Last recorded155,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DDU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 155,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 155,463 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 153,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 152,735 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 152,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,728 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 151,728 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 149,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 144,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,037 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 140,037 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 134,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,045 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 111,430 miles

petrol tank in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2011 111,428 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,493 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 94,062 miles

ADVISE:ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE †ADVISE:BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE †ADVISE:N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE †ADVISE:N/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN

Pass 14 Mar 2006 91,463 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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M7 DDU is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M7 DDU, 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 M7 DDU registered?

M7 DDU is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is M7 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 DDU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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