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T231 SPM

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,566 mi
Last recorded179,566 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 SPM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 179,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 175,917 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 154,230 miles

Offside front tyre on limit.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 133,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 121,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 116,384 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 109,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 109,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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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T231 SPM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 T231 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T231 SPM?

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What year was T231 SPM registered?

T231 SPM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T231 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 SPM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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