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V137 OKP

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 OKP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 143,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 142,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 141,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 141,365 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 140,284 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 126,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 118,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in nearside upper suspension arm

play in offside rear upper suspension arm

Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

play in nearside upper suspension arm

play in offside rear upper suspension arm

Fail 15 Oct 2007 118,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 112,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 98,453 miles

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

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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V137 OKP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,800cc 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 V137 OKP, 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 V137 OKP registered?

V137 OKP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V137 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V137 OKP 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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