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T526 KNB

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 KNB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres worn on edges ,nearside rear tyre wall perishing .both side rear top joints worn

Fail 14 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres worn on edges ,nearside rear tyre wall perishing .both side rear top joints worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

near side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

off side tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,730 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 82,731 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 81,249 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play steering joints

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,193 miles

rear tyres are on the legal limet

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,801 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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T526 KNB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T526 KNB, 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 T526 KNB registered?

T526 KNB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T526 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T526 KNB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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