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V561 DYX

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,745 mi
Last recorded173,745 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV561 DYX
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 173,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 171,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 166,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion noticed

Pass 15 Nov 2019 156,179 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frond and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 156,179 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frond and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive frond and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,436 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 137,663 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 137,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Both sides hand brake low readings.

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Off side rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 133,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,934 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s rear lower suspension bush and n/s upper arm have slight play

rear heat shields loose

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,769 miles

all brake pipe repairs poor and corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s rear top arm has slight play

o/s mirror deteriorated

radiator swollen

rear n/s heat shield loose

Fail 23 Oct 2013 118,769 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all brake pipe repairs poor and corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s rear top arm has slight play

o/s mirror deteriorated

radiator swollen

rear n/s heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,151 miles

mirror glass faded

possible fuel leak from tank

radiator swollen

slight play in n/s rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 104,707 miles

fuel tank damp ?

n/s mirror glass fadeing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 100,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 93,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 90,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,095 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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V561 DYX is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V561 DYX, 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 V561 DYX registered?

V561 DYX is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V561 DYX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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