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T289 NLA

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,098 mi
Last recorded121,098 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 NLA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 121,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010
Pass 9 Jun 2009
Pass 17 Jun 2008
Pass 7 Jun 2007
Fail 4 Jun 2007

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 96,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 88,267 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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T289 NLA is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T289 NLA, 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 T289 NLA registered?

T289 NLA is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T289 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 NLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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