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T492 RKC

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,476 mi
Last recorded85,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 RKC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,476 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,954 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 75,314 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,171 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 69,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2007 61,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 52,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T492 RKC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T492 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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What year was T492 RKC registered?

T492 RKC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T492 RKC safe to buy?

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