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V187 DPJ

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 149,829 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate bulb out

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front shocks corroded

rear shocks corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 149,082 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 149,082 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken outside of the strut cup (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 137,786 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,786 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Tyres: both front tyres have crackes within tread but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 24 Mar 2012 126,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 122,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play on nearside rear lower balljoint

offside front door mirror casing insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2008 116,975 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 111,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 107,828 miles

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly scored & pitted

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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V187 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V187 DPJ, 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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V187 DPJ is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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