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T41 SPK

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 SPK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2009

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 170,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside rear top suspension arm has play

offside rear lower suspension arm has play

offside washer jet weak

power steering belt perishing

rear axle slight oil leak

rear flexible brake hoses perishing

rear number plate discolouring

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in steering idliers

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 19 May 2007 155,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

front wipers not clearing windscreen 100%

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs lipped and corroding

rear brake pads low

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in both rear lower arms

slight play in steering idliers

Pass 19 May 2007 155,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

front brake discs lipped

front wipers not clearing windscreen 100%

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs lipped and corroding

rear brake pads low

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in both rear lower arms

slight play in steering idliers

Pass 3 May 2006 138,416 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

front, front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

nearside front hub bearing slightly noisey

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in both rear lower arms

slight play in steering idliers

various stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

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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T41 SPK is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T41 SPK, 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 T41 SPK registered?

T41 SPK is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T41 SPK safe to buy?

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