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T172 CLR

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 CLR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 141,544 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2007 120,453 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 118,171 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 118,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2005

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

speedometer not illuminated

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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T172 CLR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T172 CLR, 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 T172 CLR registered?

T172 CLR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T172 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 CLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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