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S776 GWU

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,465 mi
Last recorded175,465 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 GWU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 175,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 166,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 153,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 139,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 131,295 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 117,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 117,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 103,950 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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S776 GWU is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S776 GWU, 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 S776 GWU registered?

S776 GWU is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S776 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S776 GWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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