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R99 CXJ

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,404 mi
Last recorded105,404 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,949 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear inside offside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,934 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,093 miles

both rear upper suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

misting of oil around lower engine cover

Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

both rear upper suspension arms have slight play in the bushes

misting of oil around lower engine cover

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,911 miles

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,703 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,699 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,789 miles

corrosion fuel tank near pipe.

ns os front tyres wear on outer edge.ns os front lower suspenion arms bushes showing crackes slight movment.

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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R99 CXJ is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,674 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 R99 CXJ, 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 27 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R99 CXJ registered?

R99 CXJ is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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