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S201 MLT

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,616 mi
Last recorded118,616 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 MLT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,827 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 109,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 99,771 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy BOTH REAR TAIL PIPES ARE MISSING AT TIME OF TEST (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 99,743 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror (3.3 (c))

Front Inner Drag link end modification unsafe rubbing on sub frames as car has been lowered (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy BOTH REAR TAIL PIPES ARE MISSING AT TIME OF TEST (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,442 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 92,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 84,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 80,393 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,252 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 75,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,363 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S201 MLT is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S201 MLT, 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 S201 MLT registered?

S201 MLT is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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