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R487 JUP

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 JUP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017
Fail 28 Jun 2017

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,327 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 79,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014
Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,586 miles

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

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

Nearside rear backbox bracket broken but exhaust system secure

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,586 miles

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

Nearside rear backbox bracket broken but exhaust system secure

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,156 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 68,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,990 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 62,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,729 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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R487 JUP is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R487 JUP, 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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R487 JUP is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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