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S897 JYX

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,110 mi
Last recorded195,110 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 JYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 195,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 188,424 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 179,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 172,771 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 160,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 146,855 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 137,965 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 129,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 114,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,119 miles

both front tyres outer edge worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 70,119 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres outer edge worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 57,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,496 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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S897 JYX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 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 S897 JYX, 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 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S897 JYX registered?

S897 JYX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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