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S218 AKB

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,079 mi
Last recorded107,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 AKB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,892 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,233 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,055 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside front washer jet inop

Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,028 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise nearside front washer jet inop

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,504 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,184 miles

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

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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S218 AKB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S218 AKB, 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 S218 AKB registered?

S218 AKB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S218 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S218 AKB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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