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S36 AOB

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,065 mi
Last recorded177,065 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 AOB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 177,065 miles

surface rust fuel lines brake lines front n/s wing advise wax oil

Fail 21 Sep 2020 177,065 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface rust fuel lines brake lines front n/s wing advise wax oil

Pass 21 Sep 2019 176,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 175,502 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 175,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 173,122 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 172,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 172,086 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 172,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 167,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 159,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 149,767 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 149,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 136,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 131,976 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,346 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre close too legal limit.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,346 miles

Nearside front tyre close too legal limit.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 111,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 111,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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S36 AOB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S36 AOB, 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 S36 AOB registered?

S36 AOB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S36 AOB safe to buy?

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