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V720 LGS

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 LGS
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 113,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,893 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,154 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 13 Apr 2012 77,060 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 71,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres smoothing on inside edges

o/s/r exhaust has a small hanger broken but exhuast is secure

Pass 7 Aug 2009 67,351 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 63,286 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,686 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,306 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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V720 LGS is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V720 LGS, 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 V720 LGS registered?

V720 LGS is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V720 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 LGS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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