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T521 RGH

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 RGH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 109,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,172 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sill areas

Fail 22 Sep 2022 105,172 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sill areas

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,206 miles

rear outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 95,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 90,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,645 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 83,458 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,367 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 52,313 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,401 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,997 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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T521 RGH 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T521 RGH, 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 T521 RGH registered?

T521 RGH is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T521 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T521 RGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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