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W98 NLH

2000 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,033 mi
Last recorded172,033 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 NLH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 172,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both chafing slightly on the anti links when wheels on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust side of engine area. leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear most upper arm joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 172,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub to strut pinch bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both chafing slightly on the anti links when wheels on lock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive exhaust side of engine area. leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear most upper arm joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024
Fail 4 Oct 2024

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,418 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 168,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022

Nearside Front fog light is not working

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light is not working

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021
Fail 12 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 158,990 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 158,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 148,813 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 142,848 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idle arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 136,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 129,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 129,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 112,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 98,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,751 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,095 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 87,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 68,285 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 59,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,029 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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W98 NLH is a 2000 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 108,330 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 W98 NLH, 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 26 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W98 NLH is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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