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T971 DBY

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,341 mi
Last recorded186,341 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 DBY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 186,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 171,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 214,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 210,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 203,168 miles

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

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

battery loose in tray

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose in tray

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 195,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 105,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013
Pass 15 Jun 2012 188,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 188,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 181,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 181,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parkbrake release lever poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 169,266 miles

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

power steering noisy

Fail 11 Jun 2010 169,262 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2009 160,499 miles

o/s/r alloy damaged

slight freeplay n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 149,763 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 149,763 miles

Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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)

freeplay at o/s/f wheel

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r alloy damaged

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 25 Jun 2007 139,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 130,177 miles

n/s/f sidelamp inop replaced at time of test

no visible tread on shoulder of o/s/f tyre

no water in washer bottle topped up

o/s/r jacking mount rubber missing

steering noisy

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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T971 DBY is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T971 DBY, 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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T971 DBY is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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