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S342 LNR

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,713 mi
Last recorded165,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 LNR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 165,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 149,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 135,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 123,507 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 112,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 112,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 101,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 87,504 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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S342 LNR is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S342 LNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S342 LNR registered?

S342 LNR is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S342 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 LNR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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