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S76 AAG

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,596 mi
Last recorded158,596 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 AAG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 158,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear suspension pin/bush creaking

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Nov 2011 157,015 miles

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

all inner brake pads look low

Fail 23 Sep 2011 156,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all immer brake pads look low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 146,234 miles

both front and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s and o/s/f upper arm bushes slightly split.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 134,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 134,155 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 122,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 112,645 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 93,218 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 93,147 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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S76 AAG is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S76 AAG, 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 S76 AAG registered?

S76 AAG is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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