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T755 VUG

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT755 VUG
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,630 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,625 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2019 132,991 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side seal, jacking point

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2019 132,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side seal, jacking point

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 128,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 128,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,092 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm has slight play in bush

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

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

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm has slight play in bush

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 119,842 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s front door damage

oil leak

sill covers

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,035 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front /to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

under trays /sill covers

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,332 miles

Both front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Centre stop light inop

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

steering pivot arm has slight movement in bush

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light inop

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,054 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 96,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,953 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,709 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,740 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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T755 VUG is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T755 VUG, 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 T755 VUG registered?

T755 VUG is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T755 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T755 VUG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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