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S66 JEH

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 JEH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,700 miles

All 4 disc pitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 118,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 116,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 116,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 115,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,126 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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S66 JEH is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S66 JEH, 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 S66 JEH registered?

S66 JEH is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S66 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 JEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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