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S985 DSX

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,422 mi
Last recorded141,422 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 DSX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,422 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 141,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 132,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,943 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,865 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 109,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion fuel tank

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,430 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,841 miles

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them were they can be seen

Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them were they can be seen

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,155 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,399 miles

CORRECTLY SPACED FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STUCK ON TOP OF OLD INCORRECTLY SPACED PLATES.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 94,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,802 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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S985 DSX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S985 DSX, 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 S985 DSX registered?

S985 DSX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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