CarVerify

Free Car Check

V268 FJF

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

206,468 mi
Last recorded206,468 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 FJF
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 206,468 miles

air bag light on

battery lose

both reararchesrusty

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 10 Feb 2012 206,468 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

battery loose in tray and leads loose

both front fog light units glass cracked

both rear wheel archs rusting

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

play started in n/s/f drop link

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Jan 2012 206,465 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Airbag warning light illuminated

Brake pad / fluid level warning light illuminated

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 206,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011
Fail 9 Sep 2011

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

brake warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge + side walls worn

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

sill kit fitted

slight play n/s steering idler

traction control light on

Pass 4 Sep 2010
Fail 28 Aug 2010

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 20 Jun 2009

Bonnet pull is poor

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

UNABLE TO READ MILEAGE

both front foglamp lenses broken

drivers door mirror cracked

signs of leakage from fuel tank

Fail 20 Jun 2009

Bonnet pull is poor

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

UNABLE TO READ MILEAGE

both front foglamp lenses broken

drivers door mirror cracked

signs of leakage from fuel tank

Pass 17 Jun 2008
Fail 17 Jun 2008

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 139,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 139,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chips in windscreen

front fog lamps broken

n/s/r tyre on 2/3mm 215/65/16 98v pirelli p4000

plastic moulding missing from n/s/r

slight perishing of both front brake hoses

Pass 3 Jul 2006

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)

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
Full BMW 728 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V268 FJF is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V268 FJF, 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 V268 FJF?

You can check the full history of V268 FJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V268 FJF registered?

V268 FJF is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V268 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V268 FJF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V268 FJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V268 FJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.