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S920 NBL

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 NBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear/free play in offside rear suspension tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

damage to nearside front fog lamp

deterioration in both front suspension tie bar inner bushes

screw in nearside rear tyre, unable to repair

Fail 4 Jun 2014

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear/free play in offside rear suspension tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

damage to nearside front fog lamp

deterioration in both front suspension tie bar inner bushes

screw in nearside rear tyre, unable to repair

Pass 5 Jun 2013

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear/free play in offside rear lower suspension wishbone outer pin/bush to hub, recommend attention.

borderline wear/free play in offside rear suspension upper tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, recommend attention.

spring in nearside rear tyre tread

wear/free play in nearside rear lower suspension wishbone outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

wear/free play in nearside rear upper suspension tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

Fail 5 Jun 2013

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline wear/free play in offside rear lower suspension wishbone outer pin/bush to hub, recommend attention.

borderline wear/free play in offside rear suspension upper tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, recommend attention.

spring in nearside rear tyre tread

wear/free play in nearside rear lower suspension wishbone outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

wear/free play in nearside rear upper suspension tie bar outer pin/bush to hub, would benefit from attention

Pass 20 Jun 2012

slight free play in offside rear suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2012

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion in nearside rear suspension spring lower mounting area

borderline deterioration in nearside front lower tie bar ball joint grease boot

slight free play in offside rear suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2011

both front anti roll bar links, grease boots split

corrosion in offside rear suspension strut lower spring mounting area

front number plate in poor condition

nearside bonnet catch requires attention

Fail 27 Jun 2011

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar links, grease boots split

corrosion in offside rear suspension strut lower spring mounting area

front number plate in poor condition

nearside bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 9 Jun 2010

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advanced deterioation in both rear brake hoses(new hoses recommended)

both front anti roll bar link grease boots in poor condition

Fail 9 Jun 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar link grease boots poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2009

front number plate poor condition

offside washer jets require attention

Pass 11 Jun 2008

MAXIMUM PERMISSABLE DAMAGE TO SCREEN AT TIME OF TEST

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

MAXIMUM PERMISSABLE DAMAGE TO SCREEN AT TIME OF TEST

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007
Pass 8 Jun 2006 112,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 101,130 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 100,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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S920 NBL is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S920 NBL, 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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S920 NBL is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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