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JCZ 5279

1998 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,925 mi
Last recorded73,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 5279
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,925 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,921 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 68,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,632 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Petrol tank showing signs of fuel leakage (no fuel leak at time of test)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Petrol tank showing signs of fuel leakage (no fuel leak at time of test)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,551 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 56,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,176 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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JCZ 5279 is a 1998 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JCZ 5279, 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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What year was JCZ 5279 registered?

JCZ 5279 is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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