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R104 JAA

1998 BMW 728

Silver Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

219,597 mi
Last recorded219,597 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 JAA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 219,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 105,033 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,519 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2007 145,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 130,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 95,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 95,736 miles

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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R104 JAA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R104 JAA, 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 R104 JAA registered?

R104 JAA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R104 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 JAA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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