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V135 JTX

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 JTX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 175,996 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

both front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 170,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 170,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 165,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release receiver (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 158,672 miles

front discs worn

main metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014

both rear tyres on legal limit

front discs worn

main metal brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 149,342 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

front discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 143,974 miles

crack in windscreen

main metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

oofside rear flexi brake pipe cracking

play in both rear rose bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2011 133,752 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,319 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 125,318 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 121,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 117,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,428 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 99,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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V135 JTX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V135 JTX, 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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V135 JTX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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