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T56 SDV

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 SDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 196,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 193,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 193,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016

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

Offside Front slight corrosion around jacking point

Offside Front tyre has cracking to sidewalls

Offside slight play in steering rack end

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 188,425 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Dec 2015 188,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2014 185,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 182,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes at rear corroded

rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

Fail 4 Dec 2013 182,216 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

STRONG - front to rear brake pipes corrding in various places

both rear coil spring corroded

sill cover fitted to underside of vechile obscuring sill sections

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint (front arm)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 176,338 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 172,011 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 160,975 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 145,512 miles

Undertay fitted

slight play in offside and nearside steering bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2009 134,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 134,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 106,601 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 SDV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T56 SDV, 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 SDV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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