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V73 DPH

1999 BMW 728

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,344 mi
Last recorded161,344 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 DPH
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2013 161,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 144,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,602 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 133,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,881 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 124,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 116,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 86,353 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

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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V73 DPH is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V73 DPH, 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 V73 DPH registered?

V73 DPH is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V73 DPH safe to buy?

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