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S703 KOB

1999 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

192,183 mi
Last recorded192,183 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 KOB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 192,183 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 192,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 191,699 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 191,699 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

plastic under tray cannot see most of underside

Pass 5 Aug 2008 186,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 186,612 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 183,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 183,571 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 183,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 179,231 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 179,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S703 KOB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 S703 KOB, 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 S703 KOB registered?

S703 KOB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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