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T56 EES

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 EES
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 125,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,707 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2018 112,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge and low on pressure

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,294 miles

child seat fitted in n/s rear, seat belt not checked

Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted in n/s rear, seat belt not checked

Pass 28 Mar 2016 86,777 miles

Child Seat Fitted n/s/r

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,708 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,708 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,294 miles

slight accident damage both sides

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside steering idler bush showing wear

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,447 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge ( 215/65 R16 )

Nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

Slight wear in Nearside steering idler bush

Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,423 miles

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

Both number plates deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge ( 215/65 R16 )

Nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

Slight wear in Nearside steering idler bush

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,229 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight movement on drop arm at steering box

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads low

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight movement on drop arm at steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 48,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,847 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 44,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,817 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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T56 EES is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T56 EES, 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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T56 EES is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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