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V103 GMO

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,293 mi
Last recorded214,293 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 GMO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 214,293 miles

front disc worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

tested muddy

Fail 6 Jun 2010 214,291 miles

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

front disc worn

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

tested muddy

Pass 4 Jun 2009 208,548 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Engine oil leaks

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

Handbrake performance low

N/S/F and O/S/F brake hoses slight touching anti-roll bar links on full lock

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 208,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Engine oil leaks

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

Handbrake performance low

N/S/F and O/S/F brake hoses slight touching anti-roll bar links on full lock

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 186,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 164,728 miles

--rear number plate starting to disfigure. †--slight coolant leak/spray from top of radiator.

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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V103 GMO is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V103 GMO, 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 V103 GMO registered?

V103 GMO is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V103 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V103 GMO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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