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T551 ARX

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 ARX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

main beam tell tail inop

Fail 17 May 2013 130,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 130,728 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 22,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 22,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel lines corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 121,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 114,108 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs getting worn.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,777 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 92,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 87,924 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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T551 ARX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T551 ARX, 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 T551 ARX registered?

T551 ARX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T551 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 ARX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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