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T78 NPP

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,437 mi
Last recorded134,437 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 NPP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,437 miles

slight blow on rear silcener

Fail 3 Dec 2018 134,420 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow on rear silcener

Pass 7 Dec 2017 131,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded/split

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 130,097 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,066 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 129,463 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 127,256 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 125,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 125,244 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 123,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 121,501 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 119,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,437 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,800 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 5 Dec 2005 108,278 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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T78 NPP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T78 NPP, 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 T78 NPP registered?

T78 NPP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T78 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T78 NPP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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