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S418 SPV

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,891 mi
Last recorded171,891 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 SPV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 171,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f link rod boot split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 171,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f link rod boot split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 160,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 131,401 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 112,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 112,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,981 miles

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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S418 SPV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S418 SPV, 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 S418 SPV registered?

S418 SPV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S418 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 SPV shows 8 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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