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R292 JRF

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,972 mi
Last recorded133,972 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 JRF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 127,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 127,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,211 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,286 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,592 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,307 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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R292 JRF is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R292 JRF, 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 R292 JRF registered?

R292 JRF is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R292 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 JRF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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