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T851 RPL

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 RPL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 156,001 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 151,330 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 133,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering system

Pass 16 Jan 2016 131,534 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)

oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Jan 2016 131,525 miles

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

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)

oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Jan 2015 121,832 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play in ball joints

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,707 miles

O/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,968 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r parking brake low effort but within limits

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,918 miles

rear pads wearing thin!

rear tyres worn (3mm)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

couldn't record mileage

Fail 16 Jan 2010

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

couldn't record mileage

Pass 27 Dec 2008 59,698 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,515 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,251 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 43,150 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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T851 RPL 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 T851 RPL, 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 T851 RPL registered?

T851 RPL is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T851 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T851 RPL 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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