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T127 VJN

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 VJN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 154,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 154,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 150,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 145,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,093 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking.

Both rear lower outer sills corroding.

Coil spring corroded O/S/F & N/S/F coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play both sides. ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 145,091 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm bush has slight play but not considered excessive

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,705 miles

n/s front engine mounting leaking fluid

Fail 30 Jan 2019 144,705 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s front engine mounting leaking fluid

Pass 31 Jan 2018 142,260 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 137,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 135,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 134,072 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,432 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 127,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Feb 2010 127,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 132,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 123,624 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 116,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 111,866 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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T127 VJN is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T127 VJN, 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 T127 VJN registered?

T127 VJN is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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