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S131 HNM

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,328 mi
Last recorded164,328 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 HNM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 164,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 156,723 miles

slight Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 156,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box bracket broken (7.1.1)

slight Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 143,680 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 143,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,903 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 139,903 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 137,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 137,217 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 134,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 134,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 130,024 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 128,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 121,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 107,252 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 107,252 miles

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

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

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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S131 HNM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S131 HNM, 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 S131 HNM registered?

S131 HNM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S131 HNM safe to buy?

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