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H28 JRG

1998 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

228,535 mi
Last recorded228,535 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 JRG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 228,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear inner sill area slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 226,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 223,624 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 223,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 223,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 221,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 220,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 218,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Oct 2020 218,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 215,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 213,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2018 212,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak n/s engine block ()

Pass 31 May 2017 207,807 miles

Hub covers & sill covers fitted plus under tray

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Binding slightly when rotated by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 May 2017 207,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres have tight cords

Hub covers & sill covers fitted plus under tray

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp on upper set limits

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Times two front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Binding slightly when rotated by hand

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 201,153 miles

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and small cut in tread

offside outer sill rusty

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2015 194,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 189,823 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 182,763 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear main steel brake pipes rusty advise

Pass 28 Jun 2012 172,395 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 172,323 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 158,253 miles

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

slight wear in nearside front drag link end knuckle joint

Pass 28 Jun 2010 146,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 134,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 119,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 100,755 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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H28 JRG is a 1998 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H28 JRG, 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.

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H28 JRG is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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