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611 TJ

1998 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,177 mi
Last recorded85,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration611 TJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,968 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached INNER DROP ARM BUSH BADLY WORN (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 78,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 75,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 69,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,285 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear tyre treads are getting low.

Pass 19 May 2014 64,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,853 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 58,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 57,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,088 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

wipers smear....

Fail 20 May 2009 54,039 miles

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

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,189 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,997 miles

near side rear tyre tread depth 3mm

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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611 TJ is a 1998 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 611 TJ, 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 611 TJ registered?

611 TJ is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is 611 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 611 TJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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