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R508 JTW

1997 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 JTW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,258 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2025 119,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 117,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut likely to fail spring cup broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,592 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 116,592 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 115,500 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 109,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,179 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 82,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,713 miles

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

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,925 miles

advise front number plate slight damage †

advise wipers slight smearing

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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R508 JTW is a 1997 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 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 R508 JTW, 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 29 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 R508 JTW registered?

R508 JTW is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R508 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 JTW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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