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S375 BJK

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,041 mi
Last recorded172,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS375 BJK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 172,041 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 157,595 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 145,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 133,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 133,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 120,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010
Pass 28 Jan 2009
Pass 23 Jan 2008 81,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,493 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 78,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S375 BJK is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S375 BJK, 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

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What year was S375 BJK registered?

S375 BJK is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S375 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S375 BJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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