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S557 RKH

1999 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,077 mi
Last recorded169,077 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 RKH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 169,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 169,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 168,994 miles

both front offside inner arch brake pipes corroded

front nearside brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,956 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front inner arch brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 168,691 miles

front offside inner arch brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 168,629 miles

front offside inner arch brake pipes corroding

nearside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2016 168,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 166,300 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 166,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,443 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 164,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 163,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 160,410 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 160,404 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 157,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 154,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 152,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 148,730 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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S557 RKH is a 1999 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S557 RKH, 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 S557 RKH registered?

S557 RKH is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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