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T89 AME

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,901 mi
Last recorded60,901 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 AME
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 May 2019 61,650 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 61,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,001 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Both, offside and nearside brake discs corroded on edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tire outer side wall damaged, but no ply or cords clearly visible

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm. Both offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has a cut. No ply or cords exposed.

n/s rear tyre damaged. No ply or cords exposed.

Pass 6 Mar 2014
Fail 4 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,625 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and outer side wall cut

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre perishing and outer side wall cut

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,825 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 38,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,752 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,190 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 34,190 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheels have very slight movment.

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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T89 AME is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T89 AME, 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 T89 AME registered?

T89 AME is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T89 AME safe to buy?

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