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T49 ORP

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 ORP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 157,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 147,655 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroding

nearside,offside front and rear wings corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2020 147,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroding

nearside,offside front and rear wings corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,532 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

oil/fluid leak

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jul 2018 134,524 miles

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded slightly

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2018 134,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded slightly

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished 245/45/18

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs service corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under floor fuel pipes corroded slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2017 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring catching body

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished 245/45/18

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs service corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

under floor fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum legal req tread depth

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to brake pipes under vehicle

slight corrosion to rear brake disc braking surfaces

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

slight corrosion to rear fuel pipes

slight play in n/s idler arm

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

play in steering rack inner joints

under-trays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,991 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 111,991 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,526 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 98,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,471 miles

rear tyres slightly prished

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 93,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,885 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 85,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T49 ORP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T49 ORP, 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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T49 ORP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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