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S665 LAN

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

222,588 mi
Last recorded222,588 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 LAN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 222,588 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED ON OUTTER TREAD.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKING..BOTH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALL.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 215,603 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 215,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front LEVEL SENSOR BROKEN...

Pass 11 Sep 2020 212,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 207,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 207,146 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 199,508 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL LINE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.. ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SEAL... (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OUTTER EDGE ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017
Pass 8 Sep 2016
Fail 8 Sep 2016

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 185,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 176,685 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

Pass 15 Aug 2013 178,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012
Fail 28 Aug 2012

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 162,794 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AND CRACKED ON INNER WALL

O/S/F TYRE CRACKED ON INNER WALL

PROMPT SHAFT COUPLING CRACK

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 156,478 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 156,478 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear diff with excessive oil leak; O/S/R CV joint leaking grease

Pass 15 Sep 2009 146,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 146,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 140,565 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 131,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 119,129 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 119,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S665 LAN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S665 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.

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What year was S665 LAN registered?

S665 LAN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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