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T87 JBH

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,436 mi
Last recorded79,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 JBH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

slight knock in steering

slight movement in steering idla

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,452 miles

Oil leak

covers over door sills

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,203 miles

both front discs slight wear

damage to side of car

nearside rear tyre side wall cut

off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

under tray fitted

Fail 20 May 2011 77,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

wear on front brake discs

wear on rear brake discs

Pass 20 May 2010 72,502 miles

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 20 May 2010 72,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 May 2009 63,439 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 63,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

traction contol light stays on

Pass 8 May 2008 58,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 58,184 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 50,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,522 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,374 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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T87 JBH is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T87 JBH, 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 T87 JBH registered?

T87 JBH is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T87 JBH safe to buy?

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