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S108 JYW

1998 BMW 728

Gold Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,225 mi
Last recorded110,225 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 JYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 110,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 173,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 77,236 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 77,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 85,381 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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S108 JYW is a 1998 BMW 728 in Gold with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S108 JYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S108 JYW?

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What year was S108 JYW registered?

S108 JYW is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S108 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 JYW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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