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R357 JFA

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 JFA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,390 miles

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

Jacking points slight corrosion N/S/R and O/S/R

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,674 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R sills corroded

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 142,674 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S/R and O/S/R sills corroded

N/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,176 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 130,853 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower engine mount worn

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 120,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower engine mount worn

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 115,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,272 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,887 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 94,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,377 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,258 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,630 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 80,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 76,574 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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R357 JFA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R357 JFA, 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 R357 JFA registered?

R357 JFA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R357 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 JFA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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