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R94 JVV

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 JVV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 155,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor adrifft

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator not charging

battery flat

heavy surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2017 155,437 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor adrifft

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator not charging

battery flat

heavy surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2014 150,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 143,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 143,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 138,633 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre Has Nail On Outer Edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 128,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 110,549 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 110,548 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front bumper missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 103,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 94,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 94,260 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R94 JVV is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R94 JVV, 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 R94 JVV registered?

R94 JVV is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R94 JVV safe to buy?

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