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V122 MGU

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 MGU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( corroded in fixings ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged o/s/f + o/s/r valve cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion forming around both rear jacking points

Pass 5 Jun 2017
Fail 3 Jun 2017

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016
Fail 22 Jun 2016

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015

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)

damage to front screen outside testable areas

Fail 8 Jun 2015

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

damage to front screen outside testable areas

Pass 17 Jun 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of front headlights .

condition of front wiper blades .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 7 Jun 2014

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condition of front headlights .

condition of front wiper blades .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Jun 2013
Fail 30 May 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of offside front shock .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 6 Jun 2012 194,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

condition of front headlights (patterns).

condition of fuel tank (stains).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 6 Jun 2012 194,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

condition of front headlights (patterns).

condition of fuel tank (stains).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Nov 2011 187,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 181,832 miles

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front wiper blade .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 20 Jun 2011 181,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

condition of nearside front wiper blade .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 24 Jun 2010 168,546 miles

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

Oil leak

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

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 23 Jun 2010 168,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

condition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 10 Feb 2009 139,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 129,409 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 125,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,451 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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V122 MGU is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V122 MGU, 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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V122 MGU is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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