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V830 FBA

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,096 mi
Last recorded159,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 FBA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 159,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 152,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 150,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 146,977 miles

Front anti roll bar has been removed. Vehicle has been fitted with fully adjustable after market suspension with no anti roll bar mountings.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 146,977 miles

Front anti roll bar has been removed. Vehicle has been fitted with fully adjustable after market suspension with no anti roll bar mountings.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 141,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM.. BACK SIDE OF WHEEL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LOWER ARM ...BACK SIDE OF WHEEL (2.4.G.2)

anti roll bar ....from manual introduction how to use this manual section 5

Pass 11 Jun 2015 138,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all coil spring corroding

damp around fuel tank

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 132,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

dampness around fuel tank.not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,321 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 121,992 miles

dash light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,126 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 113,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 113,581 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 107,098 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 106,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 95,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 76,735 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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V830 FBA is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V830 FBA, 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 V830 FBA registered?

V830 FBA is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V830 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V830 FBA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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