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V236 FDF

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 FDF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,451 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 131,451 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 127,676 miles

slight play in steering assembly

Fail 13 Jan 2017 127,676 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f also aim slightly low (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/r (top front arm ) outer b/joint and cover u/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre inner sidewall has 2 long tears (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre (inner sidewall ) has large gash exposing ciords (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering assembly

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,970 miles

N/S DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 30 Jan 2015 121,964 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 121,918 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 114,697 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,662 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 97,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 88,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 65,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,715 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 60,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V236 FDF is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V236 FDF, 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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V236 FDF is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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