MOT Status
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174,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.
exhaust heat shield at rear insecure
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
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
Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure.
Offside door mirror needa attention
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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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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S21 LAM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 October 1998.
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