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S591 JLY

1998 BMW 730

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,319 mi
Last recorded283,319 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 730153,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 JLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 283,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front arb link rubbers boots all split

both front jacking rubbers missing

handbrake release handle in poor condtion

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2010 283,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front arb link rubbers boots all split

both front jacking rubbers missing

handbrake release handle in poor condtion

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2009 270,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 250,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 249,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 249,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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S591 JLY is a 1998 BMW 730 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 153,852 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 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S591 JLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S591 JLY registered?

S591 JLY is a 1998 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S591 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S591 JLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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