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V176 LCV

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,232 mi
Last recorded145,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 LCV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 145,232 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 145,232 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,272 miles

Both rear jacking points have been under sealed heavily

Car has been under sealed

Fuel tank has been under sealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,414 miles

Car has slight rust on underside

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 131,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 113,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,942 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,889 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 1 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash numerals not ledgable

Pass 3 Jul 2012 97,216 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,253 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 79,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 51,573 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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V176 LCV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V176 LCV, 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 V176 LCV registered?

V176 LCV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V176 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V176 LCV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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