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S486 MJM

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 MJM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 102,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,614 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,614 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,658 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,324 miles

Minor oil leak from engine

Offside and nearside stabiliser bar drop links balljoint dust covers are deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,513 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front antiroll bar link arms ball joint boots split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,353 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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S486 MJM is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S486 MJM, 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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S486 MJM is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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