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V968 JBR

1999 BMW 728

Green Diesel 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 JBR
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,923 miles

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

sill have plastic trim covers unable to fully inspect sills

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 73,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 64,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,433 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front to rear pipes at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,440 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,257 miles

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

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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V968 JBR is a 1999 BMW 728 in Green with a 2,793cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V968 JBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V968 JBR registered?

V968 JBR is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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