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JFZ 3917

1998 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,617 mi
Last recorded67,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 728114,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3917
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,617 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,205 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,744 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 46,481 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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JFZ 3917 is a 1998 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JFZ 3917, 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

How do I check the history of JFZ 3917?

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What year was JFZ 3917 registered?

JFZ 3917 is a 1998 BMW 728, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is JFZ 3917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFZ 3917 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JFZ 3917 have outstanding finance?

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