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T284 TSG

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 TSG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019

advise fuel tank repair

advise pixels on dash panel inop unable to read miles & some warning lamps

Fail 23 Oct 2019

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear & across above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise fuel tank repair

advise pixels on dash panel inop unable to read miles & some warning lamps

Pass 30 Jul 2016

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014
Pass 22 Jul 2013
Pass 21 Jul 2012

rear brake undulations on application just visible-not affecting footbrake

Fail 8 Jun 2012 95,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag warning light on

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011
Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,427 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,007 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,351 miles

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

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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T284 TSG is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T284 TSG, 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 T284 TSG registered?

T284 TSG is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T284 TSG safe to buy?

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