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T203 SPM

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 SPM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014

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

all rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre appears low on pressure and shows signs of being run flat

o/s track rod end shows rust marks, advise replaced

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated / greased

Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,231 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all rubber dust covers slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre appears low on pressure and shows signs of being run flat

o/s track rod end shows rust marks, advise replaced

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated / greased

Fail 19 Jun 2014

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012
Pass 10 Jul 2010
Fail 9 Jul 2010

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,354 miles

Movement from steering box on both sides

Nearside rear outter side light not working

Nearside rear upper control arm ball joint play

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear lower control arm bush play

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Jun 2009 136,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Movement from steering box on both sides

Nearside rear outter side light not working

Nearside rear upper control arm ball joint play

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear lower control arm bush play

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006
Fail 3 Nov 2006 6,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake warning light on

slight play nsr lower arm pivot

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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T203 SPM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T203 SPM, 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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T203 SPM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T203 SPM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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