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S2 LBW

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 LBW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 120,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 119,958 miles

Nearside screen wash inoperative

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,714 miles

Nearside screen wash inoperative

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jan 2023 119,708 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside screen wash inoperative

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit-suggest replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,821 miles

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

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

engine mounts weak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,642 miles

odometer pixels faulty display

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,025 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 108,025 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,631 miles

S.R.S Warning lamp on - may fail future MOT.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,450 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,894 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 71,989 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 65,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 60,005 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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S2 LBW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S2 LBW, 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 S2 LBW registered?

S2 LBW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S2 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 LBW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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