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T188 JJR

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,664 mi
Last recorded181,664 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 JJR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 181,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 176,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 173,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2017 173,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 168,976 miles

fuel lines corroded

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 168,976 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

fuel lines corroded

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 165,151 miles

Oil leak.

Wiper blades starting to split but still clearing screen.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 165,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak.

Wiper blades starting to split but still clearing screen.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 161,482 miles

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 161,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate loose but still secure.

Fuel pipes starting to corrode.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 156,715 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 156,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 150,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 146,821 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 139,399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 139,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 127,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 127,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,575 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 119,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 108,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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T188 JJR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T188 JJR, 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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T188 JJR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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