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V930 DBR

1999 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 DBR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015
Fail 5 May 2015

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,223 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 91,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,432 miles

air bag light on

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 May 2011 80,125 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

rear nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 May 2011 801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

rear nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2010 70,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 61,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to read all digits of milometer

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,453 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,453 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat panel (trim)loose

Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,482 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V930 DBR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V930 DBR, 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 V930 DBR registered?

V930 DBR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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