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S238 JKN

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 JKN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 94,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,610 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,610 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 93,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 93,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 92,161 miles

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

slight cracking on tyre walls

Fail 14 May 2018 92,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight cracking on tyre walls

Pass 10 May 2017 90,069 miles

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

Rear both rear spring lower buffers perishing

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

Fail 10 May 2017 90,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear both rear spring lower buffers perishing

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,182 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 82,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,499 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 80,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 77,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 75,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 71,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S238 JKN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S238 JKN, 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 S238 JKN registered?

S238 JKN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S238 JKN safe to buy?

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