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S372 BFM

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 BFM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 198,260 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 198,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 192,879 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 192,879 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 183,261 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 182,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 182,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering damper has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 174,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 167,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 160,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 153,481 miles

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

offside rear handbrake low effort

play on both front wheel

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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S372 BFM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S372 BFM, 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

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What year was S372 BFM registered?

S372 BFM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S372 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S372 BFM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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