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V625 EHC

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV625 EHC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021
Fail 30 Apr 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in bush ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in bush ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear n/s/r outer side wall on tyre cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,359 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f steering idler slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,530 miles

play in n/s steering idler

Pass 8 Nov 2013 124,341 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside steering idler bush

Fail 4 Nov 2013 124,339 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside steering idler bush

Pass 3 Nov 2012 122,540 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,954 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,479 miles

Very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 76,955 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V625 EHC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V625 EHC, 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 V625 EHC registered?

V625 EHC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V625 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V625 EHC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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