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T179 HWN

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 HWN
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 80,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,410 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,952 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,400 miles

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 70,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 66,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

davise high level stop not weorking

Pass 25 May 2012 63,591 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 25 May 2012 63,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 May 2011 60,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 56,896 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 56,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 54,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,578 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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T179 HWN is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T179 HWN, 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 T179 HWN registered?

T179 HWN is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T179 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T179 HWN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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