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S857 JVP

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 JVP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 214,162 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 214,162 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 213,500 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 205,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 194,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 181,620 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 181,620 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007

Unable to read mileage

Pass 3 Jan 2007 156,696 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 156,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 142,138 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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S857 JVP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S857 JVP, 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 S857 JVP registered?

S857 JVP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S857 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S857 JVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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