CarVerify

Free Car Check

T166 TBR

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,200 mi
Last recorded35,200 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 TBR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 35,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 34,623 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,088 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,311 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 31,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 30,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2017
Fail 17 May 2017

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,627 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,506 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,506 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,509 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 24,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 14,056 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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T166 TBR 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 84.6%.

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 T166 TBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T166 TBR?

You can check the full history of T166 TBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T166 TBR registered?

T166 TBR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T166 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 TBR shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T166 TBR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T166 TBR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.