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T894 CJR

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 CJR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 137,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wear inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside & offside rear tyres wear inner tread 215,65,r16 98w pirelli

Fail 14 Jan 2015 131,617 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside & offside rear tyres wear inner tread 215,65,r16 98w pirelli

Pass 13 Jan 2014 129,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to rear outer seats not allowing full check of adult belts

nearside bonnet hard to open

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 13 Jan 2014 129,291 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres close to wear bars

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to rear outer seats not allowing full check of adult belts

nearside bonnet hard to open

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,677 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2012 125,173 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,786 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 109,457 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 99,840 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,075 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 63,506 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)

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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T894 CJR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T894 CJR, 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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T894 CJR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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