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S344 UVW

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,345 mi
Last recorded124,345 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 UVW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,345 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,827 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 119,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 112,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 108,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 104,133 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 104,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2007 98,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 93,154 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 93,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S344 UVW is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S344 UVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S344 UVW?

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What year was S344 UVW registered?

S344 UVW is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S344 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 UVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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