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S581 LLJ

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,245 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,694 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,495 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 51,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S581 LLJ is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S581 LLJ, 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 S581 LLJ registered?

S581 LLJ is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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