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T266 AKO

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 AKO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 140,043 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 140,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 136,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 133,358 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 129,106 miles

Offside Parking brake imbalance

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 129,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake imbalance

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 1 May 2020 119,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear jacking points

Pass 2 May 2019 114,103 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 106,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,317 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,365 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 96,364 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 94,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,765 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 88,159 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 88,150 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,107 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 77,173 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 74,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 74,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 71,766 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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T266 AKO is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T266 AKO, 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 T266 AKO registered?

T266 AKO is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T266 AKO safe to buy?

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