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T74 XCG

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 XCG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,639 miles

Offside Rear inner sill is corroded

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 115,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner sill is corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,062 miles

Offside Rear inner sill is corroded but not holed

Fail 3 Jan 2025 113,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill is corroded but not holed

Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,537 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,722 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 99,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,505 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,407 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,156 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,051 miles

damage to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,955 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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T74 XCG is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T74 XCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T74 XCG registered?

T74 XCG is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T74 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 XCG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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