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ANJ 496J

1999 BMW 728

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,468 mi
Last recorded129,468 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 728110,674 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 496J
MakeBMW
Model728
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014 129,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 129,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,448 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 117,444 miles

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

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

Air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,835 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,998 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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ANJ 496J is a 1999 BMW 728 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ANJ 496J, 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 ANJ 496J registered?

ANJ 496J is a 1999 BMW 728, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is ANJ 496J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANJ 496J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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