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T96 ABT

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 ABT
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014
Pass 11 Nov 2013 211,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre has a sidewall repair

Pass 12 Nov 2012 206,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 206,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011
Fail 12 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 192,817 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sill s covered by body kit

Pass 25 Jun 2010 192,817 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sill s covered by body kit

Fail 11 Jun 2010 190,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 163,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 154,919 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 154,786 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

noise..in..o/s..rear..brake

Pass 15 Jan 2007 139,677 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 139,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 120,318 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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T96 ABT 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 60%.

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 T96 ABT, 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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T96 ABT is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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