MOT Status
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155,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm surface rusting
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension lower arm surface rusting
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Upper coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Upper coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Outlet pipe of tank corroded
Rear Fuel tank strap corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
off side front jacking block missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front spot light glasses cracked
both front tyres wearing low on edges
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front fog lamp lenses are cracked but secure at time of test
front registration plate delaminating slightly
slight play in front antiroll bar offside (drop) link arm ball joint
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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S218 JYX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 S218 JYX, 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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S218 JYX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 September 1998.
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