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S5 JWH

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,792 mi
Last recorded106,792 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JWH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,682 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,452 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,257 miles

Air bag loght on

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,526 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 89,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,911 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside rear brake binding slightly. Possible cable sticky.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,205 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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S5 JWH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S5 JWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 JWH registered?

S5 JWH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S5 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JWH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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