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T246 KGS

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,408 mi
Last recorded167,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 KGS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,408 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 167,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,511 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Mar 2015 144,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Jan 2014 139,326 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 139,326 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 129,643 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 122,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 115,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 111,063 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 111,024 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 106,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 106,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 96,097 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 83,312 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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T246 KGS is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T246 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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T246 KGS is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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