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T487 RKC

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,425 mi
Last recorded206,425 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 RKC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 206,425 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 197,073 miles

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

both front struts damp

brake warning light on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 197,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front struts damp

brake warning light on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 169,962 miles

brake pad warning light is on but pads look fine

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight weep of oil

slight play at o/s/r upper suspension arm

Fail 27 Nov 2012 169,962 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad warning light is on but pads look fine

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r shock absorber has a slight weep of oil

slight play at o/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,551 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,150 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009

play at n/s steering idler

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,398 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 24 Sep 2007 83,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r lower wishbone joint worn slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2005 75,876 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 75,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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T487 RKC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T487 RKC, 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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T487 RKC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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