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V828 FCU

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 FCU
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 163,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 163,024 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 154,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 152,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 146,712 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 146,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 128,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 108,715 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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V828 FCU is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V828 FCU, 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

How do I check the history of V828 FCU?

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What year was V828 FCU registered?

V828 FCU is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V828 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V828 FCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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