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T181 AYW

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 AYW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 110,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,652 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 106,643 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 101,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,097 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r and o/s/r. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,576 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r upper ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,245 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 34,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,837 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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T181 AYW is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 T181 AYW, 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 T181 AYW registered?

T181 AYW is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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