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V141 DKB

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 DKB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 124,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 119,952 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 119,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front borderline (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint borderline (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both/o/s/r perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 118,467 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 118,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,498 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 23 Nov 2012 111,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 111,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,917 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 107,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 103,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 97,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 97,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,787 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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V141 DKB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V141 DKB, 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 V141 DKB registered?

V141 DKB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V141 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V141 DKB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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