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V839 KSA

1999 BMW 728

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,834 mi
Last recorded124,834 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 KSA
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 124,834 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 121,145 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 121,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 115,197 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 114,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

engine management light on

under tray insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2007 107,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 93,182 miles

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

evidence of former leak at n/s of fuel tank no actual leak at time of test

Fail 19 May 2006 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of former leak at n/s of fuel tank no actual leak at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2005 85,469 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 85,469 miles

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

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

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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V839 KSA is a 1999 BMW 728 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V839 KSA, 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 V839 KSA registered?

V839 KSA is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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