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T72 JGF

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,765 mi
Last recorded160,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 JGF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 160,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 157,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 156,218 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 153,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 153,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 152,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,971 miles

Front both tyres outer walls deteriorated.

Rear Body has slight corrosion both&Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate/Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 152,923 miles

Front both tyres outer walls deteriorated.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 148,989 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 148,989 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 144,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 144,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,969 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 126,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 120,527 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,527 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 111,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 104,590 miles

both rear tyres very close to 1.6mm tread depth limit.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,864 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 May 2006 90,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front disc inner surfaces corroded

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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T72 JGF is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T72 JGF, 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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T72 JGF is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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