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V556 FJB

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 FJB
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 106,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,450 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,732 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,409 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 64,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,895 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perishing/splitting between tread

Advise:o/s/r tyre 2mm tread centre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,801 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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V556 FJB is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V556 FJB, 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 V556 FJB registered?

V556 FJB is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V556 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 FJB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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