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J15 OND

1998 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 OND
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011

airbag light illuminated

h/brake efficiency close to legal limit

Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 133,743 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

some play in n/s steering idler on limit

Pass 5 Apr 2008 127,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 123,354 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 116,345 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play and squeaking noise from nearside rear top outer rear suspension

slight play in both front balljoints

slight surface corrosion starting on brake pipes and fuel pipes on underside of vehicle

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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J15 OND is a 1998 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J15 OND, 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 J15 OND registered?

J15 OND is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is J15 OND safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 OND shows 7 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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