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S869 JKO

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 JKO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 127,778 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,726 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 122,722 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 101,941 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 101,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lambda sensor broken

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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S869 JKO is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S869 JKO, 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 S869 JKO registered?

S869 JKO is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S869 JKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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