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M7 JPA

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

220,389 mi
Last recorded220,389 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 JPA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 220,389 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 217,404 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 214,246 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 207,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/f fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2020 205,021 miles

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

exhaust mount broken off o/s/rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Oct 2019 203,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 200,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017
Pass 7 Oct 2016
Pass 29 Sep 2015 182,274 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 173,306 miles

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 10 Oct 2014 173,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 15 Oct 2013 163,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 153,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 141,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Jul 2007 90,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006

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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M7 JPA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M7 JPA, 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 M7 JPA registered?

M7 JPA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M7 JPA safe to buy?

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