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S21 LAM

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,153 mi
Last recorded174,153 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 LAM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 174,153 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 140,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 135,675 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR + OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake cable outer sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Steering idler arm bush has play but not excessive

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 135,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front arm) + dust cover deteriorated allowing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front arm) + dust cover deteriorated allowing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR + OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake cable outer sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Steering idler arm bush has play but not excessive

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,836 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak , possibly rocker cover gasget

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear brake pads low, discs slightly corroded

Slight play in OSF Balljoint

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,517 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 28 Mar 2018 123,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,864 miles

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

Nearside front door mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,574 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear,and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear,and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 109,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,459 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,814 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,681 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,093 miles

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Mar 2010 102,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 100,801 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.

Offside door mirror needa attention

Fail 29 Mar 2008 99,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 99,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,446 miles

freeplay o/s/r top suspension arm

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads on 3/4mm

rear tyres on 3/4mm 255/45/zr18 dunlop

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,219 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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S21 LAM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S21 LAM, 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 S21 LAM registered?

S21 LAM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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