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V808 HTW

1999 BMW 728

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 HTW
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 999,999 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 999,999 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 999,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013
Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,087 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,446 miles

Both rear tyres are low on wear

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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V808 HTW is a 1999 BMW 728 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V808 HTW, 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 V808 HTW registered?

V808 HTW is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V808 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 HTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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