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V884 GDV

1999 BMW 728

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV884 GDV
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/16 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/16 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/16 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side light high light output

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/65/16 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,887 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,603 miles

some play in the offside rear upper rear suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 64,687 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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V884 GDV is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V884 GDV, 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 V884 GDV registered?

V884 GDV is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V884 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V884 GDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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