CarVerify

Free Car Check

S743 YNO

1999 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,426 mi
Last recorded185,426 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 YNO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 185,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 172,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r door not opening

Fail 2 Feb 2010 172,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 9 Feb 2009 162,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 162,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 144,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 144,427 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 143,643 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,609 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S743 YNO is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S743 YNO, 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 S743 YNO?

You can check the full history of S743 YNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S743 YNO registered?

S743 YNO is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S743 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S743 YNO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S743 YNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S743 YNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.