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T147 BFJ

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers are streaky.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes

Corrosion on rear arches and rear inner sill area

Corrosion on various suspension component's

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting too corrode at underside of vehicle where bracket secures brake pipe too floor

Parking brake warning light on, Parking brake released.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting too corrode at underside of vehicle where bracket secures brake pipe too floor (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake warning light on, Parking brake released.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler pipe rubber hose connection insecure, securing clip corroded away. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower front suspension arm outer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting too corrode at underside of vehicle where bracket secures brake pipe too floor (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake warning light on, Parking brake released.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,178 miles

Both front lower rear most suspension arms corroded and rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessive at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,059 miles

Both front lower rear most suspension arms corroded and rubber bushes deteriorated but not excessive at time of test

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,842 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill close to jacking block (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill close to jacking block (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,539 miles

Corrosion to rear outer sills - Has covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,639 miles

Front o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perrishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (near jacking block) (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,639 miles

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

Front o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves perrishing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroding (near jacking block) (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 53,386 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,626 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,876 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 47,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,434 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

Pass 30 Mar 2006 37,452 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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T147 BFJ is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 T147 BFJ, 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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T147 BFJ is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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