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T226 RKB

1999 BMW 728

Beige Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

81,346 mi
Last recorded81,346 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 RKB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,346 miles

Centre brake light not working

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre brake light not working

Gearbox sump corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 80,898 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,329 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,329 miles

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

under trays fitted

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

digital dash faulty

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

digital dash faulty

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015

dash display inoperative

Fail 21 Apr 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

dash display inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2014
Fail 24 Apr 2014

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013
Pass 1 May 2012 61,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe under wing

Fail 1 May 2012 61,369 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe under wing

Pass 13 Apr 2011
Fail 13 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,700 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,700 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 55,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 53,634 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2007

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2006
Fail 6 May 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T226 RKB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Beige with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T226 RKB, 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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T226 RKB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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