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T735 ONV

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,785 mi
Last recorded163,785 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 ONV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 163,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 173,083 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs inside surfaces very rusty

offside rear tyre outside edge badly worn, advise replacing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,434 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 170,122 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering oil level below minimum

both rear silencer floor heat shields insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 161,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside and nearside front suspension lower reaction bars ball joint gaiters perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 154,660 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 154,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 147,013 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 140,997 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 140,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre getting low in tread.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 133,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 116,508 miles

front tyres close to limit & nearside rear, nearside rear has a nail in it

Pass 11 Jan 2006 103,439 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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T735 ONV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green 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 T735 ONV, 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 T735 ONV registered?

T735 ONV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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