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S433 JYX

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,647 mi
Last recorded146,647 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 JYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 146,645 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,255 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 141,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 130,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Footpedal (3.1.6b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 125,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 99,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,748 miles

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (borderline pass)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,566 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 72,083 miles

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

advise front brake hoses re-positioned.sign of contact with anti-roll bar links on full lock

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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S433 JYX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green 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 S433 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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What year was S433 JYX registered?

S433 JYX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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