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T57 BBR

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,387 mi
Last recorded152,387 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 BBR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 148,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 147,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 145,745 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 145,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,245 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 140,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 137,274 miles

Nearside Front side walls are cracked

Nearside Rear side walls are cracked

Offside Front side walls are cracked

Offside Rear side walls are cracked

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 137,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault clock air bag warning light on dash (5.4.2)

Nearside Front side walls are cracked

Nearside Rear side walls are cracked

Offside Front side walls are cracked

Offside Rear side walls are cracked

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 133,901 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 133,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,286 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 130,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 123,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 123,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,312 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,102 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 117,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,435 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 113,362 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 109,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 109,374 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 104,365 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 104,365 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T57 BBR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T57 BBR, 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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T57 BBR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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