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T87 TDU

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,921 mi
Last recorded167,921 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 TDU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 167,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

fuel tank has been repaired

Fail 12 Sep 2017 167,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

fuel tank has been repaired

Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 155,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 143,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 134,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 123,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

note due to excessive movement in rear suspension components after repairs carried out to offside rear and nearside rear suspension system recheck for play in other components

Pass 11 Sep 2010 118,216 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

play in o/s/r hub assy.advise further inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2009 108,411 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 101,287 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 101,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,558 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 87,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,330 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 TDU is a 1999 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T87 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

T87 TDU is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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