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V278 GGM

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GGM
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,819 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,714 miles

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

engine manigment light staying on

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,703 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread

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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V278 GGM is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V278 GGM, 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 V278 GGM?

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What year was V278 GGM registered?

V278 GGM is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V278 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GGM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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