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T261 LNB

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,412 mi
Last recorded212,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 LNB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 212,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Offside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear position lamps flashing (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 207,230 miles

Rear light flickering

Fail 5 Nov 2015 206,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear light flickering

Pass 15 Oct 2014 201,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 194,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 193,240 miles

Both number plates starting to de-laminate

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 193,240 miles

Both number plates starting to de-laminate

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 186,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 180,323 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm and n/s/f tyre 2mm

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 173,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 165,566 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outside edge

o/s front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2007 147,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 117,442 miles

condensation in o/s front indicater

rear pads low

Pass 13 Oct 2005 89,978 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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T261 LNB 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 85.7%.

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 T261 LNB, 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

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What year was T261 LNB registered?

T261 LNB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T261 LNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 LNB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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