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V61 FDV

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 FDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,810 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,808 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Os (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nsf (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,648 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,635 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,855 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 90,715 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,628 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,102 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on wall

Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on wall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 61,082 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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V61 FDV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V61 FDV, 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 V61 FDV registered?

V61 FDV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V61 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V61 FDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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