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FFX 499V

1979 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFX 499V
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,782 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2005 92,773 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 92,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

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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FFX 499V is a 1979 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFX 499V, 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 47 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 FFX 499V?

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What year was FFX 499V registered?

FFX 499V is a 1979 BMW 728, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is FFX 499V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFX 499V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFX 499V have outstanding finance?

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