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R954 DDL

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 DDL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 67,526 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,119 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,555 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,344 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,342 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,464 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,603 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R954 DDL is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R954 DDL, 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 R954 DDL registered?

R954 DDL is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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