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T229 KGS

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,937 mi
Last recorded161,937 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 KGS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 161,937 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 161,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 152,392 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2014 152,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 133,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 133,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 124,706 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 124,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 116,845 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear light lens cracked

slight play in steering idler on nearside front

Pass 12 Jan 2007 103,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 86,484 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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T229 KGS is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T229 KGS, 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 T229 KGS registered?

T229 KGS is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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