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S680 NLY

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 NLY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring seat broken (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 173,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated change asap. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated change asap. (3.6.B.4d)

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

power steering fluid leak from engine undershield area. unable to visualy trace source.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 173,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part a/r link. (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated change asap. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part a/r link. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated change asap. (3.6.B.4d)

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

power steering fluid leak from engine undershield area. unable to visualy trace source.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 171,711 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2015 171,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 168,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 168,588 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 162,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 162,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 156,025 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 156,024 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 144,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to retract

dust covers split on front trailing arms

Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,702 miles

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

both front control arm ball joint perished/split rear lower arms

Fail 23 Jan 2009 122,702 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 110,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 110,080 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside outer washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Dec 2005 87,939 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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S680 NLY is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S680 NLY, 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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S680 NLY is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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