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V72 HRO

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,345 mi
Last recorded95,345 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 HRO
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,345 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both rear tyres wearing edges

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

Front discs lipped

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

General oil leaks

Nearside Aim slightly poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing edges

Both rear tyres wearing edges

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

Front discs lipped

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

General oil leaks

Nearside Aim slightly poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,865 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

bonnet release handle broken/missing

front number plate slightly delaminated/discoloured

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

wipers slightly poor

Fail 19 Aug 2014 189,865 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

bonnet release handle broken/missing

front number plate slightly delaminated/discoloured

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

wipers slightly poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,589 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine Management Warning Lamp On.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,142 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 64,753 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 64,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 61,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,395 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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V72 HRO 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 V72 HRO, 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 V72 HRO registered?

V72 HRO is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V72 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 HRO 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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