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S866 MCC

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 MCC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 11 May 2017

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,513 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 89,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to the limit

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,675 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to the limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,561 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

parking brake close to maximum travel

Fail 17 Aug 2009 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

parking brake close to maximum travel

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake warning light defective

spare tyre worn to limit

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,671 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,943 miles

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear on outer edge †n/s/f tyre has uneven wear on inner edge †o/s/r tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2005 53,106 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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S866 MCC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S866 MCC, 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 S866 MCC registered?

S866 MCC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S866 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S866 MCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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