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V76 GRE

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,930 mi
Last recorded118,930 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 GRE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 118,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sill has slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 118,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,383 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,101 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 101,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bend (ONE) BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 97,000 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 97,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 91,156 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,638 miles

N/S/F fog light not working

engine management light on

handbrake lever damaged

slight cuts in O/S/R tyre sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

N/S/F fog light not working

engine management light on

handbrake lever damaged

slight cuts in O/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,612 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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V76 GRE is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V76 GRE, 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 V76 GRE registered?

V76 GRE is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V76 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V76 GRE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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