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T173 CBY

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,364 mi
Last recorded148,364 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 CBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 148,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 4 Dec 2009 148,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Dec 2008 140,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres have small cuts but not big enough to warrant a failure.

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2008 140,884 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres have small cuts but not big enough to warrant a failure.

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 133,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 133,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 115,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,464 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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T173 CBY is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T173 CBY, 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 T173 CBY registered?

T173 CBY is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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