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V236 GBL

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 GBL
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011
Fail 4 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 273,363 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 273,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008
Pass 13 Sep 2007 227,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 227,534 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 17 Aug 2006 200,165 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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V236 GBL is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GBL, 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 V236 GBL registered?

V236 GBL is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V236 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V236 GBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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