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R28 JNH

1998 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 5379cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 750112,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 JNH
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025
Pass 8 Nov 2024 161,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 156,627 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrision

Pass 15 Nov 2021 138,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,940 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,664 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

center front exhaust brackets broken, but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,818 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,818 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PHONE / SAT NAV HOLDER (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 82,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,941 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,174 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,017 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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R28 JNH is a 1998 BMW 750 in Blue with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 112,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 JNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R28 JNH registered?

R28 JNH is a 1998 BMW 750, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R28 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 JNH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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