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S567 JGX

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 JGX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 160,684 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 160,684 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012

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 9 Dec 2011

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011
Fail 13 Dec 2010

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010
Pass 15 Dec 2009

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 101,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 90,559 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 90,559 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,995 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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S567 JGX is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S567 JGX, 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 S567 JGX registered?

S567 JGX is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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