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V160 DYX

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 DYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016
Fail 22 Sep 2016

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,446 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 59,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 519,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 51,968 miles

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

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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V160 DYX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V160 DYX, 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

How do I check the history of V160 DYX?

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What year was V160 DYX registered?

V160 DYX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V160 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 DYX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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