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S270 JMG

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 JMG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,043 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 79,941 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 79,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 72,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 69,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,737 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,894 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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S270 JMG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S270 JMG, 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 S270 JMG?

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What year was S270 JMG registered?

S270 JMG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S270 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 JMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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