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R847 JOB

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 JOB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 70,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear light lens holed

Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear light lens holed

rear handbrake imbalance ,offside lower effort

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,120 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 69,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r ex bracket broken but exhaust supported

trims and mouldings missing on car

Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r ex bracket broken but exhaust supported

trims and mouldings missing on car

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,249 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust bracket broken system still supported

srs warning lamp on

trims and mouldings missing around vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bumper end caps missing

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s front bumper end cap missing

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/f rad grill missing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bumper end caps missing

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s front bumper end cap missing

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/f rad grill missing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,861 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bumper end caps missing

front wipers starting to smear screen

n/s front bumper end cap missing

n/s/f fog lamp missimg

o/s/f radiater grill missing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,035 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 60,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,087 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R847 JOB is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R847 JOB, 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 R847 JOB registered?

R847 JOB is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R847 JOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 JOB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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