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N99 MUG

1997 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 728120,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 MUG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 121,606 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 120,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,992 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 112,964 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure idler arm worn or loose [marked] (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,088 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 108,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Very minor (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very minor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Very minor (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arms X 2 Slight Play in Bushes & Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arms X 2 Slight Play in Bushes & Lower Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 May 2018 76,036 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,891 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at steering idler arm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,398 miles

corrosion to some undercarriage components

engine covers & undertrays fitted

play at steering idler arm

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,993 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,929 miles

movement at both sides front rear lower arm bushes

play at steering idler arm

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,809 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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N99 MUG is a 1997 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 120,250 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 N99 MUG, 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 29 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 N99 MUG registered?

N99 MUG is a 1997 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is N99 MUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 MUG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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