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S658 LAN

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

184,384 mi
Last recorded184,384 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 LAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 184,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 183,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 181,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 177,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2021 173,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2020 169,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 165,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 160,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 159,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 154,889 miles

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 12 Mar 2014 147,042 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 142,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 136,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 133,262 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 133,106 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 128,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 123,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 120,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 116,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 116,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,418 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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S658 LAN 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 90.9%.

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 S658 LAN, 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

How do I check the history of S658 LAN?

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What year was S658 LAN registered?

S658 LAN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S658 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S658 LAN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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