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T317 FWL

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,049 mi
Last recorded135,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 FWL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,049 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 135,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 130,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 130,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,265 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 115,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Corner of windscreen damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

both rear top suspension arm ball joints play on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

both rear top suspension arm ball joints play on limit

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

t/c light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,184 miles

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

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

bonnet not catching on offside

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

bonnet not catching on offside

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,961 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside (and nearside rear) tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside (and nearside rear) tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,027 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 71,027 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,342 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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T317 FWL is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T317 FWL, 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 T317 FWL registered?

T317 FWL is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T317 FWL safe to buy?

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