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V292 KCP

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,842 mi
Last recorded169,842 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 KCP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 169,842 miles

air bag light on

alot of travel on parking brake

engine management light on

n/s/f wiper split on end

slight play in both front rackends

slight play in both rear lower suspension bushes

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm, rear most arm

Pass 27 May 2010 159,384 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 159,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 145,684 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 127,380 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 127,380 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 105,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 103,888 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 83,114 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
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V292 KCP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V292 KCP, 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

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What year was V292 KCP registered?

V292 KCP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V292 KCP safe to buy?

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