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T8 XAL

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 XAL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,888 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 124,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front discs looking thin

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,089 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front discs looking thin

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 3 Nov 2010 115,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and tank in the way

Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and tank in the way

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,253 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes as subframe in the way.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,252 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes as subframe in the way.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 101,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 101,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 90,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,102 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,132 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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T8 XAL is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T8 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T8 XAL registered?

T8 XAL is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T8 XAL safe to buy?

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