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T971 UOS

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,156 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 188,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 113,230 miles

slight play near front bottom ball joint front one

slight play steering rack ball joint near side front

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,929 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 102,720 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 102,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 78,265 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 78,265 miles

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

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

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

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 UOS is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOS, 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 T971 UOS registered?

T971 UOS is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T971 UOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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