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T185 MEC

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 MEC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,238 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,469 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 54,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,091 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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T185 MEC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T185 MEC, 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

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What year was T185 MEC registered?

T185 MEC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T185 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 MEC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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