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S442 JKN

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS442 JKN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024

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

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under floor pan (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard lamps flash slow

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

No hazard warning tell-tail in instrument cluster.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps not operating correctly,moving up and down in lower levels (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and n/s/r sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,564 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both sidelamps water gaining ingress

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,564 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder and lamp corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both sidelamps water gaining ingress

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 98,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the flex hose and also further along the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,199 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the flex hose and also further along the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both lamps (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,964 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017
Pass 30 Sep 2016

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn very low

Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads worn very low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,609 miles

both rear tyres,treads worn low in the centres,n/s/f low on the inner and outer sections

Fail 13 Sep 2014 85,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres,treads worn low in the centres,n/s/f low on the inner and outer sections

Fail 25 Sep 2013 83,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section,both rears worn low in the centre sections

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,383 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section,both rears worn low in the centre sections

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,272 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 77,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,843 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald on outer edge

stop lamp in rear window not working

Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald on outer edge

stop lamp in rear window not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,415 miles

Both front anti roll bar lower joint gaiters are splitting.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 66,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 61,275 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

PLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS,OUTER BALL JOINTS.O/S ONLY JUST PASSING

Fail 6 Oct 2007 61,275 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PLAY IN BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS,OUTER BALL JOINTS.O/S ONLY JUST PASSING

Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,159 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION,UPPER [REARWARD]ARMS,PLAY IN OUTER BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 Sep 2005 45,458 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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S442 JKN is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S442 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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S442 JKN is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S442 JKN shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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