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S446 FHJ

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,824 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 83,599 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 70,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 70,451 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,861 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 57,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S446 FHJ 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 S446 FHJ, 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 S446 FHJ?

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What year was S446 FHJ registered?

S446 FHJ is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S446 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S446 FHJ 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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