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T393 BNM

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 BNM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 136,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 130,414 miles

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2018 130,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,165 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 115,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 102,991 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 102,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,113 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,076 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,831 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 77,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,792 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,213 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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T393 BNM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T393 BNM, 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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T393 BNM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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