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V656 EGP

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,084 mi
Last recorded231,084 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 EGP
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 231,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 230,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 228,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 227,706 miles

play in both rear suspension arm bushes

play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 30 May 2014 226,515 miles

nearside rear tyre very heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear upper suspension arm has play in its outer ball joint

Pass 22 May 2013 223,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 219,972 miles

play in both rear upper ball joints

Fail 22 May 2012 219,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play in both rear upper ball joints

Pass 25 May 2011 217,158 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads heavily worn

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 8 May 2010 197,849 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 173,453 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 162,212 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 126,321 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 125,567 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 102,423 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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V656 EGP is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V656 EGP, 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 V656 EGP registered?

V656 EGP is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V656 EGP safe to buy?

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