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V134 FLC

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,043 mi
Last recorded127,043 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV134 FLC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2015 127,043 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Wheel bolt(s) missing rear (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing front (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing front (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing rear (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 126,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 112,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,950 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 93,061 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,701 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 80,878 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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V134 FLC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V134 FLC, 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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What year was V134 FLC registered?

V134 FLC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V134 FLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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