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V898 FGC

1999 BMW 728

Black Lpg 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,197 mi
Last recorded251,197 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 FGC
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 251,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 251,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 241,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 235,916 miles

Covers fitted on outer body sills

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 226,330 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 226,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 216,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 207,818 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Jun 2014 207,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 200,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 190,292 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 190,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 179,674 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 179,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 169,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 158,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 158,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 146,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 135,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 135,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 101,650 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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V898 FGC is a 1999 BMW 728 in Black with a 2,793cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V898 FGC, 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 V898 FGC registered?

V898 FGC is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V898 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 FGC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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