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T274 JCF

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,449 mi
Last recorded142,449 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 JCF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 142,449 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside petrol tank corroded

tyre pressure warning message on dash indicates a fault

Fail 15 May 2013 142,389 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside petrol tank corroded

tyre pressure warning message on dash indicates a fault

Pass 18 May 2012 132,911 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 120,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 120,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 112,708 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 112,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 97,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 97,104 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 88,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 78,079 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,678 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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T274 JCF is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T274 JCF, 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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T274 JCF is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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