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V703 RBK

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,800 mi
Last recorded176,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 RBK
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2017 176,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Coil spring cup (strut). (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion noted to o/s/r jacking point (non prescribed area).

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 169,885 miles

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

Off side sill corroded through but outside of prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 169,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Off side sill corroded through but outside of prescribed area.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 156,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 138,439 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,484 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges,rear noplate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,027 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,027 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 27 Feb 2007 76,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 66,505 miles

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

front tyres worn bald on edges

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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V703 RBK is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V703 RBK, 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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V703 RBK is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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