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LAZ 9639

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 9639
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,762 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idle bush play (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,340 miles

All ball joint dust covers

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering idler slight play on bush

Fail 11 Dec 2024 96,340 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All ball joint dust covers

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering idler slight play on bush

Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,147 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler arm play

Fail 14 Dec 2022

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler arm play

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,320 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm ball joint rubber starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper/wing damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster water ingress

Pass 13 Jun 2018

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,174 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,780 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded but secure

Unable to see all metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,587 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,587 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,020 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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LAZ 9639 is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LAZ 9639, 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 LAZ 9639 registered?

LAZ 9639 is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is LAZ 9639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 9639 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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