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T278 WAE

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,167 mi
Last recorded59,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 WAE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth slightly low on outer edge.

Rear O/S & N/S Brake pads, lining thickness low.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,616 miles

Front tyres, tread depth low on outer edges

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,981 miles

Front tyres,tread depth low on edges.

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

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

Rear brakes, inner pads lining thickness low.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,067 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,322 miles

Front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,673 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,107 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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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T278 WAE is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T278 WAE, 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 T278 WAE registered?

T278 WAE is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T278 WAE safe to buy?

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