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R433 JFA

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 JFA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp working with reverse lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fuel tank corroded on seams possiblity of leak

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,057 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 124,048 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above subframe unable to access which one is leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 115,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,049 miles

slight play nsr wheel

Fail 30 Jan 2014 88,049 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nsr wheel

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 74,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 55,454 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 55,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside rear flexible brake hose mounting bracket is bent.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,772 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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R433 JFA is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R433 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.

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What year was R433 JFA registered?

R433 JFA is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R433 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 JFA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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