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V860 TVY

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

213,063 mi
Last recorded213,063 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 TVY
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 213,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear damage to offside rear no sharp edges

steering idler slight movement

Fail 18 Mar 2023 213,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear damage to offside rear no sharp edges

steering idler slight movement

Pass 23 Mar 2022 206,264 miles

Nearside Front pitman arm has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 203,585 miles

Nearside Front steering has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2021 203,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 201,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 198,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering has play at pivot point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 195,991 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 193,163 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 190,959 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 189,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 186,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 184,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 182,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front metal brake pipes corroded //??

Pass 19 Mar 2011 180,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 176,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 169,207 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 161,766 miles

N/S/F PLASTIC ARCH LINER DEFORMED + INSECURE

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 161,766 miles

N/S/F PLASTIC ARCH LINER DEFORMED + INSECURE

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 151,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 151,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 140,506 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 140,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V860 TVY is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V860 TVY, 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 V860 TVY registered?

V860 TVY is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V860 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V860 TVY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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